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Alias 'La Gringa'

1991 · 92 min

A gritty, tense prison drama that mixes action and moral weight with a likeable outlaw's desperate bid for freedom.

Directed by
Alberto Durant
Genres
Action, Drama, Romance
Overview
This powerful political drama follows the adventures and escapades of "La Gringa", a likeable criminal capable of escaping from any jail. When he escapes from one with the help of an imprisoned intellectual, "La Gringa", returns in disguise to help pay back the favor but finds himself caught in a prison riot.
How it feels
Tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Survival, justice, betrayal, freedom
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Directed by
Alberto Durant
Genres
Action, Drama, Romance
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour3
Realism8
Romance3
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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