La búsqueda

La búsqueda

1985 · 83 min · ★ 6.0 · Action, Drama

A family is taken hostage by a trio of criminals. The father is killed, and the daughter swears revenge.

Directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo · Written by Lito Espinosa

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