Paradise

Paradise

1970 · 106 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Drama

Problems arise between the divers Román and Lauro when the former falls in love with a prostitute on the beaches of Acapulco.

Directed by Luis Alcoriza · Written by Luis Alcoriza

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