Hunger

1929

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Drama

Overview

This film is about the humiliating work conditions and exploitation endured by many Latin American actors, filmmakers and writers in Hollywood.

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Cast & Crew

10 members

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Olympio Guilherme

Eugen St. Claire

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Lola Salvi

Marisa

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Norma Gaetan

Gloria Astor

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Vicente Padula

Marcel Ferrant

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Alonso Machado

Schnitzel

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Alberto Maten

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Miguel Machado

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Production

Adhemar Gonzaga

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Marcela Battelini

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Candido Banzato

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