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Plácido (1986)

Genre : Drama, History

Runtime : 1H 36M

Director : Sergio Giral

Synopsis

Gabriel de la Concepcion Valdes (Plácido) is accused of leading a conspiracy against the Spanish colonial government. Preoccupied by the development of Afro-Hispanic artist and craftsmen of the mid 19th century, Plácido was executed after living a short and controversial life.

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Sergio Giral
Sergio Giral
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