Balawis(1996)
Ken, his brother Nats and friend Desiree are hired by the mysterious Mr. Ventura to help out in searching for an undiscovered Japanese treasure from World War II. Problem arises when the treasure they are hunting are now hunting them.
Movie: Balawis
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Mr. Ventura (as Jimmy Fabregas)
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Ken, his brother Nats and friend Desiree are hired by the mysterious Mr. Ventura to help out in searching for an undiscovered Japanese treasure from World War II. Problem arises when the treasure they are hunting are now hunting them.
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1996-12-16
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3.25
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