Apuesta con la muerte
Genres
Overview
A young man tries to get away from his disfunctional family by working with his friend, a rich boy who lives in excess and sleaze, but he will soon realize how reckless his friend is and that he is submerged in a life of crime, vice and deadly bets.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
71 min
Release Date
1989-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
5
Mario Almada
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Lorena Velázquez
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Sebastian Ligarde
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Julio Aldama Jr.
Roberto Montiel
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Ingrid Deneken
América Gabriel
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Carlos Riquelme
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Martha Elena Cervantes
Edgardo Gazcón
Juan
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