Las mujeres mandan

Las mujeres mandan

1937 · 89 min · ★ 4.0 · Crime, Drama

Tired of being mistreated by his wife and children, Isidro (Del Diestro) leaves his family and follows young variety dancer Chayito (Tamayo) to Mexico City. After becoming lovers, Chayito asks Isidro to steal money from the bank he used to work in the small town of San Jacinto. After commiting the robbery, Isidro is accused of murder and things get more complicated.

Directed by Fernando de Fuentes · Written by Juan Bustillo Oro

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