Smoke & Mirrors
The incredible true story of the man who fooled an entire country
2016 · 2h 3m · N/A
History, Thriller
Directed by
Alberto Rodríguez
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Smoke & Mirrors
Overview
A tale of cheats and impostors, taking its inspiration from true facts and from one of the most intriguing characters of recent decades: the spy Francisco Paesa.
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