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It's Nothing Mama, Just a Game
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It's Nothing Mama, Just a Game

1974-05-29 · 89 min · ★ 3.9

Drama · Thriller

A young Hacienda-owner abuses women due to his traumatic youth while his mother covers for his sadistic actions.

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Directors
José María Forqué
Production companies
Producciones Cinematográficas Orfeo
Countries
Spain, Venezuela
Status
Released

Top Cast

David HemmingsDavid HemmingsJuan
Alida ValliAlida ValliLouise
Andrea RauAndrea RauLola
Francisco RabalFrancisco RabalTío
Nuria GimenoLucía
Galeazzo BentiGaleazzo BentiDoctor
Aquiles GuerreroAquiles
Lucila HerreraMaría
Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba hijo
Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba hijoJuan as child
Rudy HernándezRudy HernándezIsabel
Enrique SotoLola's Father

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