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Born to Fight

Born to Fight

1956•15m
Documentary

A showcase of bullfighting in Portugal, explaining how the country's version of the sport differs from those in Spain and Latin America and helps define the national character. After showing the training techniques for the bulls and horses, a bullfight is presented.

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Production

RKO Pathé Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Dwight Weist

Dwight Weist

Narrator (voice)

Mascareñas

Self (uncredited)

Jose Rosa Rodrigues

Self (uncredited)

Marshall Thompson

Marshall Thompson

Man Exiting Airplane (uncredited)

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