Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story

6.2

|2010|88 min

Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story shows how the classic board game has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon and follows the colorful players who come together to compete for the coveted title of Monopoly World Champion.

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