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Alta Tensión

1997-06-06 · 105 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Thriller

A retired man that used to work for the National Electricity Company fight with his sons who want to get his money.

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Directors
Rodolfo de Anda
Production companies
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Countries
Mexico
Status
Released

Top Cast

María RojoMaría Rojo
Ernesto Gómez CruzErnesto Gómez Cruz
Evangelina ElizondoEvangelina Elizondo
Juan Manuel BernalJuan Manuel Bernal
Anilú PardoAnilú Pardo
María CollaLilia Sanmartin
Juan Carlos ColomboJuan Carlos Colombo
Leticia HuijaraLeticia Huijara
Jesús OchoaJesús Ochoa
Ricardo Dalmacci
Carlos GraciaCardiologo
Leticia HuijaraLeticia HuijaraTrabajadora en compañia
Florencia FerretMaría
Ignacio GuadalupeIgnacio Guadalupe
Gilberto de AndaGilberto de AndaTrabajador accidentado

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