Broken Flag

Broken Flag

the most original blackmail of the century!

1979 · 96 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama, Thriller

When a group of young filmmakers witness and film a crime of passion, the most outrageous blackmail of the century begins. By means of a fantastic plan, the filmmakers send to the murderer, a financial and industrial big shot, a copy of the movie that incriminates him and they demand him an improvement of the standard of living for the working class.

Directed by Gabriel Retes · Written by Ignacio Retes

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