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El Filandón (1985)

Name: El Filandón
Director: José María Martín Sarmiento
Genre: antología, Crime, Drama, Fantástico, Ghost
Released: 1985
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Magín Mayo, José María Merino, Pedro Trapiello, Antonio Pereira, Félix Canal

1985 · José María Martín Sarmiento · 100 min · Spain · Edited by 1

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According to legend, Pelayo became a martyr and saint by sacrificing himself to save his king, Bermudo de León. Now, people gather to explain their history and ask for disaster protection.

A 1985 title built around antología, Crime and Drama. Directed by José María Martín Sarmiento.

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