La Vida No Vale Nada

La Vida No Vale Nada

1955 · 100 min · ★ 8.1 · Drama

Pablo, a wandering laborer, has imprisoned himself in a hell of alcoholism. Cruz, a widow, reaches out to the troubled man, but even her compassion may not be enough to save him.

Directed by Rogelio A. González · Written by Janet Alcoriza

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