While the City Sleeps

While the City Sleeps

1996 · 119 min · ★ 4.2 · Action, Science Fiction

Time traveling androids created to entertain audiences in the future go back to 1996 as part of their game, and wreak havoc on Mexico City.

Directed by Homero Guadarrama

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