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Dora et la lanterne magique

Dora et la lanterne magique

19785.61h 36m

Overview

Eleven-year old Dora (Nathalie Manet) is forced to chase after clues concerning her inventor-father's death while being chased by thugs working for big industry. Not only is she seeking to understand her father's mysterious death, but some of the clues he gave her indicate that he invented something unusual which the big companies want. She barely escapes being kidnapped and is helped in her search by a magical fairy and an aspiring actress.

Directed by Pascal Kané
Written by Pascal Kané, Raúl Ruiz
Produced by Pierre Barat, François Barat
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Top Cast

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Nathalie Manet

Dora Waldemar

Rita Maiden

Rita Maiden

Magdelène, the good fairy

Valérie Mairesse

Valérie Mairesse

Valentine

Gérard Boucaron

Gérard Boucaron

The ogre

About Dora et la lanterne magique

Dora et la lanterne magique is a adventure, family, fantasy film released in 1978. Directed by Pascal Kané, it stars Nathalie Manet, Rita Maiden, Valérie Mairesse. Eleven-year old Dora (Nathalie Manet) is forced to chase after clues concerning her inventor-father's death while being chased by thugs working for big industry. Not only is she seeking to understand her father's mysterious death, but some of the clues he gave her indicate that he invented something unusual which the big companies want. She barely escapes being kidnapped and is helped in her search by a magical fairy and an aspiring actress.

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