The Beast Must Die

The Beast Must Die

1952 · 104 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama, Thriller

A crime writer searching for the truth about a personal tragedy becomes involved in a murder investigation.

Directed by Román Viñoly Barreto · Written by Narciso Ibáñez Menta

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