Movie: The Man Who Loved UFOs

Top 10 Billed Cast

Leonardo Sbaraglia
Leonardo Sbaraglia

José de Zer

Sergio Prina
Sergio Prina

Chango

Osmar Núñez
Osmar Núñez

Saporitti

Renata Lerman
Renata Lerman

Marti

María Merlino
María Merlino

Roxy

Agustín Rittano
Agustín Rittano

Ing. Sixto Schiaffino

Norman Briski
Norman Briski

Checho

Daniel Aráoz
Daniel Aráoz

Recabarren

Mónica Ayos
Mónica Ayos

La Monica

Paula Grinszpan
Paula Grinszpan

Alicia

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    El hombre que amaba los platos voladores

  • Overview

    In the late 1980s, journalist José de Zer seeks proof of alien life in Argentina — even if he has to fake evidence — causing a surreal media circus.

  • Release Date

    2024-10-10

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
  • Tagline

    In a world desperate for wonders, one man found his calling... even if it meant creating them.

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  • Languages:

    Español
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