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The Strategy of the Snail

The Strategy of the Snail

7.4(81 votes)
1993
1h 56m
ComedyDrama

A group of tenants facing eviction due to a city renovation unite to fight back, but as they clash with the landlord and his ruthless attorney, they each transform into the opposite of who they once were.

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Production

Budget:$1,000,000
Companies:
Ministère de la Culture et de la Francophonie
Ministère des Affaires Étrangères
Compañía para el Fomento Cinematográfico - FOCINE

Languages

Original:es
Spoken:
Spanish

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