Faith, Hope and Charity

Faith, Hope and Charity

1974 · 113 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Comedy

Three episodes. Faith: a woman is attacked. Hope: a fakir is crucified. Charity: a woman faces bureaucracy.

Directed by Luis Alcoriza · Written by Luis Alcoriza

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