El Noa Noa

El Noa Noa

1981 · 97 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama, Music, Romance

Juan Gabriel became one of the most popular Mexican singer-songwriters, beginning his career in this Ciudad Juárez cabaret. This is his story.

Directed by Gonzalo Martínez Ortega · Written by Gonzalo Martínez Ortega

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