In pictures: Cannes red carpet features Denzel Washington and others in France
US actor Denzel Washington receives an honorary Palme d'Or prior to the screening of Spike Lee's...
US actor Denzel Washington receives an honorary Palme d'Or prior to the screening of Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest'...
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