De espaldas a la puerta

De espaldas a la puerta

1959 · 89 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Inspector Simón and Inspector Arévalo investigate the stabbing of a nightclub employee.

Directed by José María Forqué · Written by Luis de los Arcos

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