The Lion's Share

The Lion's Share

Everybody wants the lion's share but, what's the price, love? betrayal? ...death?

1978 · 85 min · ★ 6.6 · Crime, Drama, Action

Story of a ordinary human being who, by chance, take possession of the money that was stolen from a bank, thinking that will solve all his problems.

Directed by Adolfo Aristarain · Written by Adolfo Aristarain

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