Top Cast
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Maruja Tomás
Stella Matutina - The Talking Head
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Amalia de Isaura
Madame Dupont - The Bearded Woman
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Miguel Pozanco
Don Paco - The Freak Show Owner
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Juan Monfort
Felipe - The Carousel Manager
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José María Lado
Levinsky - The Adventurer
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Ana María Quijada
The Cook
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Manuel Dicenta
The Moustache Seller
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Manolo Morán
The Hammer Game Manager
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José Martín
Rachmaninov - The Fish Eater
Overview
In Madrid, during a popular festival, Don Paco, the owner of a freak show called The Palace of Wonders, has to deal with the demands of Levinsky, a sinister character who apparently has something to hide…
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