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Orinoko, New World

Orinoko, New World

1984•1h 43m•5.4/10
DramaHistory

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5.4/10(8)

The Orinoko: main character in the film. The first part is set during the pre-conquest and is represented as an earthly paradise. A shaman has precognitive visions: go to Columbus and the Catholic missionary in 1498.

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Production

Producciones Guakamaya, Departamento de Cine de la Universidad de Los Andes

Language

ES

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Kosinegue

Kosinegue

Shaman Yanomami

Rolando Peña

Rolando Peña

Christopher Columbus

Hugo Márquez

Hugo Márquez

The Missionary

Carlos Castillo

Carlos Castillo

Antonio Berrio

Diego Rísquez

Diego Rísquez

Walter Raleigh

Alejandro Alcega

Alexander von Humboldt

Blanca Baldó

America

Henrique Vera-Villanueva

Sir Walter Raleigh Son

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