The King
With or without money, between laughter and tears, he is still king
1987 · 1h 45m Comedy, Drama
Overview
Perico leaves the orphanage. Innocent and naive, he falls into the hands of people who rob him, but he is saved by Pepe, a roguish boy with a good heart. With him he begins a friendship that will lead him to different adventures, among which he will meet love, music and his idol Vico and his band Karicia
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