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If you think you've got it figured out... you've been conned. - Nine Queens
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Title: Nine Queens

Release Date: 31 Aug 2000

Runtime: 1h 54m

Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama

Director: Patagonik, FX Sound, Industrias Audiovisuales Argentinas S.A., J.Z. & Asociados, Kodak Argentina S.A., INCAA, Naya Films SA

Production Companies: Patagonik, FX Sound, Industrias Audiovisuales Argentinas S.A., J.Z. & Asociados, Kodak Argentina S.A., INCAA, Naya Films SA

Overview: Two con artists try to swindle a stamp collector by selling him a sheet of counterfeit rare stamps (the "nine queens").

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.8 (718 votes)

Cast

  • Marcos: Ricardo Darín
  • Juan: Gastón Pauls
  • Valéria: Leticia Brédice
  • Convenience Store Manager: Gabo Correa
  • Aunt: Pochi Ducasse
  • Aníbal: Jorge Noya
  • Convenience Store Employee 2: María Mercedes Villagra
  • Vidal Gandolfo: Ignasi Abadal
  • Man on Cell Phone: Carlos Lanari
  • Federico: Tomás Fonzi
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