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Magic of the Universe (1987) · Salamangkero

Name: Magic of the Universe
Director: Tata Esteban
Genre: Fantástico
Released: 1987
Duration: 85 min
Cast: Michael De Mesa, Tanya Gomez, Tom Tom, Sunshine Dizon, Armida Siguion-Reyna

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1987 · Tata Esteban · 85 min · Philippines · Edited by 1

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Good-hearted circus magician Jamir accidentally causes his daughter to disappear. Jamir has to venture into a dangerous alternate dimension in order to rescue his wife, daughter and oafish chubby kid assistant from the vile clutches of evil, ugly, powerful witch Mikula and her grotesque army of freakish animal people minions.

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A 1987 title built around Fantástico. Directed by Tata Esteban.

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German: Monster of the Universe
Portuguese: A Incrível Viagem no Universo Encantado

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Magic of the Universe (1987) · Salamangkero

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