Quicktime 7.1.2 won't play whole MPEG movie

I recently downloaded a movie that is about 140 Mb. When I use Quicktime 7.1.2 to replay, it only plays about 20 seconds worth and then stops. I know there is more video in the file but I can't get it to play through about 21 seconds worth. What is the deal with that? Is Quicktime Pro needed to be able to play MPEGs?

I recently downloaded a movie that is about 140 Mb. When I use Quicktime 7.1.2 to replay, it only plays about 20 seconds worth and then stops.
Possibly a broken time code. Try using the "Time Code Fix" option in MPEG Streamclip (Free) or simply watch it in a player that is less "fussy" about time codes like VLC (Free).

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