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Zentrale Rio
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Zentrale Rio

1939-10-04 · 80 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Crime

Maria Halmborg is a widow. Her husband Erik - missing for years - is considered dead. Suddenly she learns that her husband allegedly lives in Rio and sets out on the journey to clarify the matter.

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Directors
Erich Engels
Production companies
Terra-Filmkunst
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Leny MarenbachLeny MarenbachMaria Halmborg
Camilla HornCamilla HornDiane Mercier
Werner FuettererWerner FuettererMichael Wenk
Iván PetrovichIván PetrovichRicardo Perez
Ita RinaIta RinaChiquita Salieri
Hans Zesch-BallotHans Zesch-BallotKommissar Dossa
Leo PeukertLeo PeukertKommissar Gaveira
Paul HoffmannMarquez Cabana
Reinhold BerntReinhold BerntSergeant Carmo
Axel MonjéAxel MonjéSegeant Gonzaga
Käte KühlBonita
Walther SuessenguthWalther SuessenguthSchmuggler
Marianne SimsonMarianne SimsonSolotänzerin
Else EhserGarderobiere
Helmut EgiomueHotelboy Chico
Rudi SchurickeSänger

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