Sacred and Obscene

Sacred and Obscene

1975 · 119 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Pedro Zamora (Miguelangel Landa) is a former guerrilla who returns to Caracas and moves to a pension as a tenant. Despite appearances, he has come to fulfill a secret mission to its ultimate consequences.

Directed by Román Chalbaud · Written by Román Chalbaud

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