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El cerco
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El cerco

1955-08-31 · 77 min · ★ 6.7

Crime

A group of robbers assault a factory in the port of Barcelona, but, upon being discovered, they are forced to flee hastily, each one his own way. An exhaustive police device is then initiated with the aim of capturing them. But the police persecution to which the members of the gang are subjected incites distrust between them and, one after another, they will fall, until only two remain.

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Production details

Directors
Miguel Iglesias
Production companies
Este Films
Countries
Spain
Status
Released

Top Cast

José GuardiolaJosé GuardiolaConrado
Isabel de CastroIsabel de CastroAna Méndez
Ángel JordánÁngel JordánEmilio
Francisco PiquerJosé
Carmen de RondaTeresa
Luis InduniLuis InduniMartín
Carlos RondaCarlos RondaAntonio
Miguel FletaInspector Rollán
Emilio FábregasEmilio FábregasSanjuán
Consuelo de NievaConsuelo de NievaMadre de Teresa
Mario BeutMario BeutHijo de Antonio
Federico Bonet(no acreditado)
José Rodríguez de Acosta(no acreditado)
Mercedes Gil(no acreditado)
Antonia Manau
Mercedes MonterreyMercedes MonterreyViajera del bus
Juan Parellada
Margarita Parellada
Mabel Rolan
José SolerJosé SolerCobrador del bus

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