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Time of the Leopards(1985)
Status: Released
Date: 1985-06-16
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Time: 1h 35m
Overview:
As children, a Mozambique native and a Portuguese colonialist were friends. Years have passed and Mozambique is fighting for its independence. Two childhood friends meet on opposing sides.
Languages: Portuguese, Swahili.
Countries:
Mozambique,
Yugoslavia
ProductionCompanies: 
Instituto Nacional de Cinema de Moçambique
Movie: Time of the Leopards
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As children, a Mozambique native and a Portuguese colonialist were friends. Years have passed and Mozambique is fighting for its independence. Two childhood friends meet on opposing sides.
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1985-06-16
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