¿Pena de muerte?

¿Pena de muerte?

1961 · 81 min · ★ 7.5 · Crime

Pedro is accused of the murder of Eduardo . The evidence against him is overwhelming. A famous lawyer has to give up his defense because he is seriously ill. But his son Pablo, who is a writer, decides to investigate

Directed by Josep Maria Forn · Written by Joaquina Algars

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