Time of the Leopards
Genres
Overview
As children, a Mozambique native and a Portuguese colonialist were friends. Years have passed and Mozambique is fighting for its independence. Two childhood friends meet on opposing sides.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
95 min
Release Date
1985-06-16
Status
Released
Original Language
Portuguese
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
6.2
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6.0
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0.0
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7.1
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6.9
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7.0
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