The Heavy Hand of the Law
2017 · 101 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Crime
Gloria is a lawyer who throughout her career has never been able to defend someone who was not guilty. His new client seems to be not so different: a man accused of rape in a small town where no one believes his story.
Directed by Fernán Mirás · Written by Roberto Gispert
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Paola Barrientos Gloria Soriano -
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Fernán Mirás Manfredo -
Darío Barassi Secretario Santi - D Daniel La Rosa Comisario
- P Pacha Rosso Néstor Fabián
- J Julio Feld Oficial Reales
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