The Madonna and the Dragon

The Madonna and the Dragon

1990 · 90 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Action, TV Movie

Exposé of two news photographers covering the People's Revolution in the Philippines.

Directed by Samuel Fuller · Written by Reza Degathi

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