Born to Fight (1956)
• October 12th, 1956 • 0h 15min
Documentary
Overview
A showcase of bullfighting in Portugal, explaining how the country's version of the sport differs from those in Spain and Latin America and helps define the national character. After showing the training techniques for the bulls and horses, a bullfight is presented.
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