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San Juan, más allá de las murallas
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DocumentaryHistory
Overview
Explore the 500-year history of the city of San Juan, from the move from Caparra to the different invasions during these centuries. It also looks at how different situations and people were key to what is now the capital of Puerto Rico. This documentary presents, through the recreation of key situations, archival material, and accounts of historians and researchers, decisive moments that influenced what is now the capital.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
132 min
Release Date
2022-10-06
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Ismael Cruz Cordova
Narrator (voice)
Israel Lugo
Katira Maria
Mariangelie Pérez
Joaquín Jarque
Miguel Difoot
Cecilia Argüelles
Naomi Bonafoux
Jessica María
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