Detrás de la mentira
1962 · 85 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Thriller
An industrialist's son becomes part of the communist party.
Directed by Emilio Vieyra · Written by Abel Santacruz
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Alfonso De Grazia Atilio Roca -
Julia Sandoval Julia -
Teresa Blasco Amanda -
Julio De Grazia Hermano de Amanda -
Pedro Laxalt Carmelo Roca -
Carlos Cores Agustín García Casas -
Osvaldo Terranova Don Pedro -
Alberto Bello Comisario -
Homero Cárpena Instructor -
Josefa Goldar Sra. Roca -
Claudio Martino Mauricio -
Aldo Mayo Bertis
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