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Red Dawn

1990-10-18 · 96 min · ★ 8.3

Drama · Thriller · History

On October 2, 1968, a student uprising descends into violence after the Mexican government begins to use lethal force against the protesters.

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Directors
Jorge Fons
Production companies
Cinematográfica Sol S.A.
Countries
Mexico
Status
Released

Top Cast

María RojoMaría RojoAlicia
Héctor BonillaHéctor BonillaHumberto
Jorge FegánJorge FegánDon Roque
Bruno BichirBruno BichirSergio
Demián BichirDemián BichirJorge
Paloma RoblesGraciela
Ademar ArauAdemar ArauCarlos
Marta AuraMarta AuraVecina
Eduardo PalomoEduardo PalomoHerido
Carlos CardánCarlos CardánSubteniente
Simón GuevaraMuchacho I
Sergio SánchezMuchacho II
Leonor BonillaMuchacha
Rafael PérezEstudiante I
Santiago NuñezEstudiante II
Alberto PedretAlberto PedretVoz locutor
Teresa MondragonVoz mujer
Blas GarcíaBlas GarcíaTipo I
Baltazar OviedoTipo II
Armando GonzálezTipo III

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