
Don Melcho, amigo o enemigo
2010-01-30 · 82 min · ★ 5.0
Don Melcho peddles his political influence in his town and take advantage of his impoverished neighbors. An ambiguous character who may or may not expand his power.
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- Directors
- Arnaldo Soriano
- Production companies
- Procine Andina
- Countries
- Peru
- Status
- Released
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