01 Jan 2007
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Born to Fight
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.
Top Billed Cast
Dwight Weist Narrator (voice)
Mascareñas Self (uncredited)
Jose Rosa Rodrigues Self (uncredited)
Marshall Thompson Man Exiting Airplane (uncredited)
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