Manuel, le fils emprunté
Watch TrailerJuan Alvarez, a Spanish refugee in Canada, shoemaker, picks up at his home Manuel, a 12-year-old Portuguese teenager, whom he teaches to read, to assert his rights and who speaks of the Spanish civil war.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1990 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | François Labonté |
| Runtime | 79 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (3 votes) |
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Manuel, le fils emprunté has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.3/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1990. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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🎭 Cast
Francisco Rabal
Juan Alvarez
Nuno Da Costa
Manuel Estrada
Luiz Saraiva
Vasco Estrada (as Luiz Saraïva)
Kim Yaroshevskaya
Rosa Alvarez
Isabel Serra
Estella Estrada
Gaston Caron
Jimmy
Ginette Boivin
Michèle Leclerc
Robert Toupin
M. Fortin (le professeur)
Michel Dumont
M. Castillo (le directeur)
José Barrio
Pablo
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