Continental

Continental

1989 · 96 min · ★ 3.8 · Crime, Thriller

At the end of the 50s, after assassinating the legendary capo Goncalves and dividing their domains, Ventura and Otálora, rival and old friends, fight with their bands for the control of prostitution and contraband. Anabel, Ventura's favorite prostitute and her young lover, will live their passion among the violence that surrounds the port city.

Directed by Xavier Villaverde · Written by Xavier Villaverde

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