La venenosa

La venenosa

1958 · 86 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

A snake charmer's assistant (who later becomes a trapeze artist) brings bad luck in the circus to those who fall in love with her. Her decision to become a trapeze artist comes after the accident that the main character has during a presentation.

Directed by Miguel Morayta

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