I'm a Delinquent

I'm a Delinquent

Authentic... Wild... Violent...

1976 · 112 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama

The film tells the story of Ramón Antonio Brizuela, who since childhood has to deal with rampant violence and the drugs, sex and petty thievery of a Caracas slum. Starting with delinquency, Ramón moves on to serious gang activity and robberies. He grows into a tough, self-confident young man who is hardened to violence. His views change when his fiancée's brother is killed in a robbery.

Directed by Clemente de la Cerda · Written by Luis Correa

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