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El hombre que se quiso matar

El hombre que se quiso matar

1970 · 91 min · ★ 6.8 · Comedy

Things go terribly wrong for Federico. He lost his job as professor of Latin and his girlfriend has left him for a dental technician. So, he decides to commit suicide. After several failed attempts, including the throw from the Roman aqueduct of Segovia, he decides to take advantage of his decision and get rid of a society that has been hostile. Remake of a 1942 film by the same director, Rafael Gil.

Directed by Rafael Gil · Written by Rafael J. Salvia

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