João Canijo

João Canijo

João Canijo (born 10 December, 1957; Porto) is a Portuguese filmmaker. His film Get a Life was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. His 2011 film Blood of My Blood was selected as the Portuguese entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, but it did not make the final shortlist. His 2023 film Bad Living won the Silver Bear Jury Prize at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival. Before his directorial debut, Canijo worked as assistant director for Wim Wenders in The State of Things (1982) and for Werner Schroeter in Der Rosenkönig (1986).

  • Title: João Canijo
  • Popularity: 5.794
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1957-12-10
  • Place of Birth: Porto, Portugal
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  • Also Known As: Жуан Канижу
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João Canijo Movies

  • 2015
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    Here in Lisbon
    Here in Lisbon

    5 2015 HD

    Welcome to Lisbon: there are mermaids by the Tagus and birds flying over the old city; there are mad scientists and singing fish; lost tourist guides...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Francisca Castillo

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  • 2016
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    The Day of My Wedding
    The Day of My Wedding

    1 2016 HD

    The film follows the adventures of a bride and her family on the verge of a nervous breakdown on her wedding day.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Anabela Moreira

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  • 1990
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    Step by Step
    Step by Step

    6 1990 HD

    Nogueira, a man in his fifties, is a relic of times long past. While the youngsters at the school where he works as a caretaker still think the world...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Canto e Castro

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  • 2016
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    Los Barcos
    Los Barcos

    1 2016 HD

    An actress travels to Lisbon representing a film where she has a secondary role, regarding nobody else was available to go. In the Q&A in the...

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    Cast: Francisca Castillo

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  • 1994
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    Lisbon Story
    Lisbon Story

    7.177 1994 HD

    Lisbon Story is Wim Wenders' homage to Lisbon and films. A sound engineer obtains a mysterious postcard from a friend who at the moment is filming a...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Rüdiger Vogler

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  • 2024
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    O Pomar
    O Pomar

    1 2024 HD

    West, end of the summer. Laura works at the pear harvesting, a family business. During the afternoon, Carol arrives at the village to spend a few...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Leonor Vasconcelos

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  • 1994
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    Lisbon Story
    Lisbon Story

    7.177 1994 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Rüdiger Vogler

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  • 2011
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    Blood of My Blood
    Blood of My Blood

    7.2 2011 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Rafael Morais

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  • 2011
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    Blood of My Blood
    Blood of My Blood

    7.2 2011 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Rafael Morais

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  • 2004
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    In the Darkness of the Night
    In the Darkness of the Night

    5.9 2004 HD

    Genre: Crime

    Cast: Beatriz Batarda

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  • 2011
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    The Actor's Work
    The Actor's Work

    4 2011 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Rafael Morais

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  • 1998
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    Black Shoes
    Black Shoes

    4.6 1998 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Ana Bustorff

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  • 1998
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    Black Shoes
    Black Shoes

    4.6 1998 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Ana Bustorff

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  • 1985
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    Ninguém Duas Vezes
    Ninguém Duas Vezes

    5 1985 HD

    Genre:

    Cast: Luís Miguel Cintra

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  • 2013
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    That's Love
    That's Love

    5.3 2013 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Francisquinho

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  • 2010
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    Lusitanian Illusion
    Lusitanian Illusion

    6.4 2010 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: António de Oliveira Salazar

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  • 2000
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    Tarde Demais
    Tarde Demais

    5.9 2000 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Vítor Norte

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  • 1990
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    Lovely Child
    Lovely Child

    6.2 1990 HD

    Genre: Crime

    Cast: Rita Blanco

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  • 1990
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    Lovely Child
    Lovely Child

    6.2 1990 HD

    Genre: Crime

    Cast: Rita Blanco

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  • 2001
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    Get a Life
    Get a Life

    6.8 2001 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Rita Blanco

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  • 2001
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    Get a Life
    Get a Life

    6.8 2001 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Rita Blanco

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  • 2007
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    Misbegotten
    Misbegotten

    5 2007 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Anabela Moreira

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  • 2007
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    Misbegotten
    Misbegotten

    5 2007 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Anabela Moreira

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  • 2015
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    Portugal: One Day at a Time
    Portugal: One Day at a Time

    7 2015 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast:

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  • 1988
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    Three Less Me
    Three Less Me

    1 1988 HD

    Genre: Romance

    Cast: Rita Blanco

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  • 1988
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    Three Less Me
    Three Less Me

    1 1988 HD

    Genre: Romance

    Cast: Rita Blanco

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  • 2012
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    Raul Brandão was a Great Writer...
    Raul Brandão was a Great Writer...

    4 2012 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Nuno Lopes

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  • 2012
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    Raul Brandão was a Great Writer...
    Raul Brandão was a Great Writer...

    4 2012 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Nuno Lopes

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  • 2017
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    Fátima
    Fátima

    6 2017 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Rita Blanco

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  • 1986
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    The Rose King
    The Rose King

    6.813 1986 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Magdalena Montezuma

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  • 2004
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    In the Darkness of the Night
    In the Darkness of the Night

    5.9 2004 HD

    Genre: Crime

    Cast: Beatriz Batarda

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  • 2017
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    Fátima
    Fátima

    6 2017 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Rita Blanco

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  • 2017
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    Diary of Beiras
    Diary of Beiras

    1 2017 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast:

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  • 2016
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    The Day of My Wedding
    The Day of My Wedding

    1 2016 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Anabela Moreira

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  • 1988
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    Three Less Me
    Three Less Me

    1 1988 HD

    Genre: Romance

    Cast: Rita Blanco

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  • 1982
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    The State of Things
    The State of Things

    6.5 1982 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Isabelle Weingarten

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  • 1987
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    The Mountains of the Moon
    The Mountains of the Moon

    5.3 1987 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Luís Miguel Cintra

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  • 2006
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    Mãe Há Só Uma
    Mãe Há Só Uma

    1 2006 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Rita Blanco

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  • 2006
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    Mãe Há Só Uma
    Mãe Há Só Uma

    1 2006 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Rita Blanco

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  • 1995
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    The Convent
    The Convent

    5.4 1995 HD

    Genre: Mystery

    Cast: Catherine Deneuve

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  • 2010
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    Lusitanian Illusion
    Lusitanian Illusion

    6.4 2010 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: António de Oliveira Salazar

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  • 2020
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    Fojos
    Fojos

    1 2020 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast:

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  • 1983
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    In the White City
    In the White City

    7.1 1983 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Bruno Ganz

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  • 2023
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    Living Bad
    Living Bad

    6 2023 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Nuno Lopes

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  • 2023
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    Living Bad
    Living Bad

    6 2023 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Nuno Lopes

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  • 2023
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    Bad Living
    Bad Living

    6 2023 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Anabela Moreira

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  • 2023
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    Bad Living
    Bad Living

    6 2023 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Anabela Moreira

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  • 1984
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    Half in Love
    Half in Love

    1 1984 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast:

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  • 1984
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    Half in Love
    Half in Love

    1 1984 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast:

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  • 1984
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    Half in Love
    Half in Love

    1 1984 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast:

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  • 1984
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    Half in Love
    Half in Love

    1 1984 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast:

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  • 2002
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    A Audição
    A Audição

    1 2002 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast:

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  • 2003
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    Fugas.pt
    Fugas.pt

    1 2003 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast:

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  • 2012
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    Obligation
    Obligation

    1 2012 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast:

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  • 2012
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    Obligation
    Obligation

    1 2012 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast:

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  • 2013
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    That's Love
    That's Love

    5.3 2013 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Francisquinho

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  • 1989
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    Crimes do Coração
    Crimes do Coração

    1 1989 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast:

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  • 2011
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    The Actor's Work
    The Actor's Work

    4 2011 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Rafael Morais

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  • 1994
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    Crystal Book
    Crystal Book

    1 1994 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Jean-François Balmer

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  • 1994
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    Blind Man's Bluff
    Blind Man's Bluff

    6.7 1994 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Luís Miguel Cintra

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  • 1982
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    Fim de Estação
    Fim de Estação

    1 1982 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast:

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  • 2017
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    1 2017 HD

    The pilgramage of 11 women in 9 days and 400km to Fátima.

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Vera Barreto

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  • 1991
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    4 1991 HD

    Genre: Western

    Cast: Carlos Daniel

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  • 1991
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    4 1991 HD

    Genre: Western

    Cast: Carlos Daniel

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  • 1996
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    1 1996 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Miguel Guilherme

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  • 1996
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    1 1996 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Miguel Guilherme

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  • 1995
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    1 1995 HD

    Genre:

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

    Genre:

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  • 2017
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    1 2017 HD

    The pilgramage of 11 women in 9 days and 400km to Fátima.

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Vera Barreto

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

    Genre:

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  • 2017
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    1 2017 HD

    The pilgramage of 11 women in 9 days and 400km to Fátima.

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Vera Barreto

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  • 1991
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    4 1991 HD

    Genre: Western

    Cast: Carlos Daniel

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

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