La cumparsita

La cumparsita

1947 · 77 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Music

A reporter and tango singer is sent to the war zone in 1916, where he loses his memory.

Directed by Antonio Momplet · Written by Emilio Villalba Welsh

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