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Continental

1989-11-24 · 96 min · ★ 3.8

Crime · Thriller

At the end of the 50s, after assassinating the legendary capo Goncalves and dividing their domains, Ventura and Otálora, rival and old friends, fight with their bands for the control of prostitution and contraband. Anabel, Ventura's favorite prostitute and her young lover, will live their passion among the violence that surrounds the port city.

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Production details

Directors
Xavier Villaverde
Production companies
Javier Villaverde y Asociados
Countries
Spain
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,595,182
Revenue
USD 288,486

Top Cast

Eusebio PoncelaEusebio PoncelaOtálora
Marisa ParedesMarisa ParedesXulia
Jorge SanzJorge SanzPancho
Héctor AlterioHéctor AlterioRuda
Fernando GuillénFernando GuillénGonçalves
Nancho NovoNancho NovoCapo
Antón ReixaAntón ReixaContrabandista
Alberto AlonsoAlberto AlonsoVázquez
Féodor AtkineFéodor AtkineVentura
Cristina MarcosCristina MarcosAnabel
Will MoreWill MorePistolero

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