Trudy Smith
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Combined Graph record U-02137 · provenance: canonical master store (CSV), record CTL-W-1029. Master record source: CTL seed 2026-10-16 — UNVERIFIED, verify before public citation.
Rufus's ruthless lieutenant
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Rufus's ruthless lieutenant
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- Also known as: portrayed by Regina King
- Work type: character
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- The Harder They Fall — featured in
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- https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/netflix/the-harder-they-fall-review (verification source · master store)
Evidence note (master store)
Trudy Smith is a character in the film The Harder They Fall, portrayed by Regina King. The film was directed and co-written by Jeymes Samuel and released in 2021, consistent with the stored creator and debut year.
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