The Contestant

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The Contestant

2007

1h 28m

5.7(44 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Thriller

Overview

Martín's lucky hit when he wins the most lucrative prize in television history puts his life upside down.

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6 members

Acting

Leonardo Sbaraglia

Martín Circo Martín

Acting

Chete Lera

Edmundo

Acting

Miryam Gallego

Laura

Acting

Fernando Cayo

Eloy

Acting

Myriam De Maeztu

Santillana

Acting

Luis Zahera

Pizarro

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