Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was 2009
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Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was
In a time of timeless and revolutionary talents, Wilson Simonal shined as nobody before and innovated as only a few could. All of a sudden, everything vanished. This film maps the spectacular trajectory of the ex-Army corporal that ruled as a monarch, and was condemned to ostracism for an offense to which he pleaded not guilty.
In a time of timeless and revolutionary talents, Wilson Simonal shined as nobody before and innovated as only a few could. All of a sudden, everything vanished. This film maps the spectacular trajectory of the ex-Army corporal that ruled as a monarch, and was condemned to ostracism for an offense to which he pleaded not guilty.
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Release Date:
May 15, 2009 (Brazil)
Run Time:
1hr 26`
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Original Language:
Portuguese
Production Countries:
Brazil
Status:
Released
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