Héroes sin fama(1940)
Social film that explores journalism's fight against fraud, intimidation, extortion and political crimes during the 30s in Argentina.
Movie: Héroes sin fama
Top 10 Billed Cast
María Lucero
Jacinto Lucero
Aurora Goyena
Enrique Lucero
Don Rosales
Don Torcuato Goyena
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Social film that explores journalism's fight against fraud, intimidation, extortion and political crimes during the 30s in Argentina.
Release Date
1940-01-10
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10
Rating:
5.0 startsTagline
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Languages:
Español
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