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Vampiro: Angel, Devil, Hero

  • Documentary

August 16, 2008 (CA)

1h 30m

In a world of good guys and bad guys, he was both.

Documentary about the life of wrestler Ian Hodgkinson, "Vampiro", detailing his biggest international tour as well as his life outside the ring.

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