One Who's Been a Sailor (1951)
Overview
Two shoeshine girls and a newspaper vendor survive in the Mapocho neighborhood of Santiago. While looking for better luck, Maruja becomes involved with a businessman who helps her become a famous singer. Meanwhile, the two shoeshine boys happen to come across some money from a bank robbery, changing their luck.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 0.27 |
Directed By
José Bohr
Crew
Andrés Martorell De Llanza
José Bohr
Eduardo Andersen
René Olivares
Eugenio Retes
José Bohr
José Bohr
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