

The Crazy Stranger
1998-04-08 · 102 min · ★ 7.4
A man is looking for a singer he had heard on cassette. He finds much more.
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- Directors
- Tony Gatlif
- Production companies
- Le Studio Canal+, CNC, Sacem
- Countries
- France, Romania
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Romain DurisStéphane
Rona HartnerSabrina
Valentin TeodosiuTown Hall Secretary
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