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The Legend of Rita

The Legend of Rita

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2000
1h 42m
6.0(34 votes)
Drama

Overview

Radical West German terrorist Rita Vogt abandons the revolution and settles in East Germany with a new identity provided by the secret service. She lives in constant fear of having her cover blown.

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