The Useless Life of Pito Pérez

The Useless Life of Pito Pérez

1970 · 149 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Adventure, Comedy

A man goes on a trip and then returns to his village pretending that everything went well for him.

Directed by Roberto Gavaldón · Written by Roberto Gavaldón

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