Time for Revenge

Time for Revenge

An honest man is something very dangerous nowadays.

R 1981 · 112 min · ★ 7.5 · Crime, Drama, Thriller

Two coworkers decide to blackmail the corrupt demolition company they work for by setting up a fake accident.

Directed by Adolfo Aristarain · Written by Adolfo Aristarain

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