Vampiro: Angel, Devil, Hero(2008)
In a world of good guys and bad guys, he was both.
Documentary about the life of wrestler Ian Hodgkinson, "Vampiro", detailing his biggest international tour as well as his life outside the ring.
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Documentary about the life of wrestler Ian Hodgkinson, "Vampiro", detailing his biggest international tour as well as his life outside the ring.
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2008-08-16
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In a world of good guys and bad guys, he was both.
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