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Time of the Leopards

Time of the Leopards

Genres

War

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As children, a Mozambique native and a Portuguese colonialist were friends. Years have passed and Mozambique is fighting for its independence. Two childhood friends meet on opposing sides.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Portuguese

Runtime

95 mins

Rating

6.2/10

Release Date

16 June 1985

Country

Mozambique

Cast

Armando Loya

Armando Loya

Armando

Ana Magaia

Ana Magaia

Ana

Santos Mulungo

Santos Mulungo

Pedro

Simião Mazuze

Simião Mazuze

Januário

Marcelino Alves

Marcelino Alves

Vasco

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