
The Madonna and the Dragon
1990-09-01 · 90 min · ★ 6.7
Exposé of two news photographers covering the People's Revolution in the Philippines.
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- Directors
- Samuel Fuller
- Production companies
- Canal+, TF1, Flach Film
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jennifer BealsPatty Meredith
Luc MerendaSimon LeTerre
Patrick BauchauPavel
Behn CervantesMindanao
Christa LangMama
Samuel FullerChef de bureau Newsweek
Pilar PilapilMindanao's girl
Nanding JosefEduardo
Nanding JosefLe prêtre
Ernie ZarateGénéral
Tanya GomezMickyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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