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About 1992 film directed by Robert Rodriguez
Genres drama, action, crime, thriller, contemporary Western
Directed by Robert Rodriguez
Written by Robert Rodriguez
Starring Roberto Martínez, Carlos Gallardo, Peter Marquardt
Music Álvaro Rodríguez
Runtime 81 min
Country United States, Mexico
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