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The Secret Formula
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Title: The Secret Formula

Release Date: 11 Nov 1965

Runtime: 42m

Genre: Drama

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Overview: A cinematographic essay, full of surreal moments and provocative scenarios related to intellectual debates about the Mexican national character.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.8 (23 votes)

Cast

  • : José Castillo
  • : Manuel Gaitán
  • : Pilar Islas
  • : Nico-Nito
  • : Paloma
  • (voice): Jaime Sabines
  • : José Tirado
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