Mary Magdalene, Sinner of Magdala

Mary Magdalene, Sinner of Magdala

1946 · 114 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama

The story of Mary Magdalene from being a sinner to follow Jesus Christ.

Directed by Miguel Contreras Torres · Written by Francisco Marco Chillet

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