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Protagonist(2007)
Status: Released
Date: 2007-12-02
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Time: 1h 30m
What do a bank robber, a terrorist, a kung fu student, and a gay evangelist have in common? They're all just like you.
Overview:
Jessica Yu's documentary explores the relationship between human life and Euripidean dramatic structure by weaving together the stories of four men: German terrorist, a bank robber, an "ex-gay" evangelist, and a martial arts student.
Languages: German, English, Greek.
Countries:
United States of America
Movie: Protagonist
Top 6 Billed Cast
Hans-Joachim Klein
Himself
Chris Diamantopoulos
Narrator
Marina Sirtis
Narrator
Joe Loya
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Overview
Jessica Yu's documentary explores the relationship between human life and Euripidean dramatic structure by weaving together the stories of four men: German terrorist, a bank robber, an "ex-gay" evangelist, and a martial arts student.
Release Date
2007-12-02
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6.8
Rating:
3.4 startsTagline
What do a bank robber, a terrorist, a kung fu student, and a gay evangelist have in common? They're all just like you.
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