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The Zebra

The Zebra

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2011
1h 39m
5.2(11 votes)
Comedy

Overview

During the Mexican Revolution, Leandro and Odón, two war vultures, find a zebra. They mistakenly believe this to be an American horse and thus begin a journey in search of General Obregón, who they assume, will appoint them as colonels given their peculiar beast of burden. They partake in several adventures during their journey.

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Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad
Estudios Churubusco Azteca

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