The Act in Question

The Act in Question

The Act in Question

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The Act in Question

1994

1h 51m

7.3(15 votes)

Drama

Overview

Miguel steals a trick from a magic book and becomes a world-renowned magician. However, the idea of the public discovering that this great trick is plagiarized from a book eats at his mind more and more.

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Black Forest Films

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Carlos Roffé

Carlos Roffé

Miguel Quiroga

Lorenzo Quinteros

Lorenzo Quinteros

Rogelio

Sergio Poves Campos

Amilcar Liguori

Mirta Busnelli

Mirta Busnelli

Azucena

Nathalie Alonso Casale

Sylvie

Daniel Burzaco

Natalio

Guido Lauwaert

Mudito

Toone De Cooman

Quiroga joven

Pepe Dizzy

Periodista

Franco Togni

Mago asistente

Creative team

Directed by: Alejandro Agresti
Written by: Alejandro Agresti
Produced by: Annemiek van Gorp

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