El precio de la risa

El precio de la risa (2017)

September 19th, 20170h 59min

Documentary
60%

Overview

The life of Paco Martínez Soria (1902-1982), one of the most famous and beloved Spanish actors, both on stage and screen; a comedian, a theatrical producer, an idol for the masses. A celebration of the uncommon gift of making people laugh.


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