Countess María
1928 · 81 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy
Directed by Benito Perojo · Written by Benito Perojo
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★ 9.01926
MovieDrama
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★ 8.01926
MovieDrama
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The 317th Platoon · 1965The 317th Platoon
★ 7.31965
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In Laos, 1954, eight days before the french defeat in the Indochina war, the 317th platoon – four french soldiers and 41 laotian combatants – has been ordered to leave its outpost and to retreat for the plains of Diên Biên Phu, where the french army is getting stucked. Led by the inexperienced and idealistic sous-lieutenant Torrens, fresh out of the military academy, and by adjutant Willsdorf, a WWII veteran of the Werhmacht, the group must cross 150 kilometers of jungle. But dripping rainwater, hostile nature, and the Viêt-minh ambushes expose them to constant danger.
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★ 7.31954
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Trini, a gipsy girl, and her uncle Regalito are tried for the theft of several hams. Some time later, she presents herself, disguised as a maid, at the house of her former prosecutor, who ends up falling in love with her.
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★ 7.01963
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Maravilla · 1957Maravilla
★ 7.01957
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Susanna and Me · 1957Susanna and Me
★ 7.01957
MovieComedy
An expulsive star of a variety theatre cannot decide between the love of an honest archaeology professor and the love of an extravagant official who turns himself into a cabaret comedian in his sparetime.
The Son of Captain Blood · 1962The Son of Captain Blood
★ 6.71962
MovieActionAdventure
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Crime on a Summer Morning · 1965Crime on a Summer Morning
★ 6.41965
MovieCrimeDrama
An ill-assorted group of international criminals executes a tightly-planned ransom sting in Spain. Things go along swimmingly until various tensions within the group come to the fore.
Backfire · 1964Backfire
★ 6.31964
MovieCrimeAdventure
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The Adventurer of Seville · 1954The Adventurer of Seville
★ 6.31954
MovieComedyMusic
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Mi último tango · 1960Mi último tango
★ 6.21960
MovieDramaComedy
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Wine Cellars · 1930Wine Cellars
★ 6.01930
MovieDrama
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Sign of Zorro · 1963Sign of Zorro
★ 6.01963
MovieWesternAdventure
General Gutierrez, the evil governor of Mexico, terrorizes the people and demands high taxes. The young Ramon Martiney, after discovering that his father was murdered by Gutierrez, dons the mask of Zorro and starts fighting against the injustice.
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