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Las alturas de Macchu Picchu
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Las alturas de Macchu Picchu

1981-10-08 · 48 min · ★ 8.0

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The historical musical made in the Inca citadel in 1981 with texts by Pablo Neruda and music of The Jaivas. Special Guest: Mario Vargas Llosa in the presentation.

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Directors
Reynaldo Sepúlveda
Production companies
Canal 13, TVPerú
Countries
Chile, Peru
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mario Vargas LlosaMario Vargas LlosaNarrator (voice)
Mario MutisMario MutisSelf
Gabriel ParraGabriel ParraSelf
Eduardo ParraEduardo ParraSelf
Claudio ParraClaudio ParraSelf
Gato AlquintaGato AlquintaSelf

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