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Earthquake in Guatemala
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Earthquake in Guatemala

1978-08-17 · 110 min · Not rated

Drama · Thriller · Romance

A newlywed couple finds their lives thrown into chaos amid the destruction of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Guatemala.

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Directors
Rafael Lanuza
Production companies
Cinematografica Tikal, Producciones Fílmicas Agrasánchez S.A.
Countries
Mexico, Guatemala
Status
Released

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Norma LazarenoNorma LazarenoRubi de los Ángeles Altamirano
Leonardo MoranJuan Carlos del Campo

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