Leather Ball

Leather Ball

A story of passion

1963 · 78 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, Music

The plot of the film focuses on the decline of a long-time footballer at Club Boca Juniors. A player who does not change colors and can not conceive of any alternative but to play in the club of which he is fan fanatic.

Directed by Armando Bó · Written by Ricardo Lorenzo Rodríguez, "Borocotó"

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