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Funny Dirty Little War
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Funny Dirty Little War

1983-09-22 · 73 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy

A small revolution breaks out in a small Argentine town, as one group of Peronists calls they newly elected peronist a communist. The newly elected official enlists the aid of allies ranging from the town drunk to young peronists to help hold his post. What follows is a slapstick war with a serious message.

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Directors
Héctor Olivera
Production companies
Aries Cinematográfica Argentina
Countries
Argentina
Status
Released

Top Cast

Federico LuppiFederico LuppiIgnacio Fuentes
Ulises DumontUlises DumontCervin
Víctor LaplaceVíctor LaplaceReinaldo
Miguel Ángel SoláMiguel Ángel SoláJuan
Héctor BidondeHéctor BidondeSuprino
Rodolfo RanniRodolfo RanniLlanos
Graciela DufauGraciela DufauFelisa Fuentes
Julio De GraziaJulio De GraziaGarcia
Arturo MalyArturo MalyToto
Patricio ContrerasPatricio ContrerasSoldier
Lautaro MurúaLautaro MurúaMayor Guglielmini
Raúl RizzoRaúl Rizzo
Héctor CanossaCurqueto
José María LópezJosé María López
Emilio VidalEmilio Vidal
Fernando «Tacholas» IglesiasFernando «Tacholas» Iglesias
Augusto LarretaAugusto Larreta
Rodolfo Brindisi
Fernando Alvarez
Fernando OlmedoFernando Olmedo

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