

High Art
1991-06-01 · 100 min · ★ 4.5
Peter Mandrake, a North-American photojournalist becomes embroiled in South America's dangerous underworld of pimps, drug gangs and arms smugglers when he sets out to find the killer of a local call girl.
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- Directors
- Walter Salles
- Production companies
- J&M Entertainment, Alpha Films
- Countries
- Brazil
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Peter CoyotePeter Mandrake
Amanda PaysMarie, the Archaeologist
Raul CortezLima Prado
Tchéky KaryoHermes, the Knife master
Tonico PereiraRafael
Miguel Ángel FuentesCamilo Fuentes
Paulo JoséDelegado
Eduardo CondeRoberto Mitry
José René Ruiz 'Tun-Tun'José Zakkai (Iron Nose)
Cássia KisMercedes
Tony TornadoIron Nose's Bodyguard
Maria AlvesHotel Attendant
Katia BronsteinWoman Killed in HotelTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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