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Prison Without Law
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Prison Without Law

1990-01-01 · 75 min · ★ 6.3

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A female lawyer begins to suspect that lawlessness is going on in prison, and a female prisoner helps her.

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Directors
Jesús Fragoso Montoya
Production companies
Diafragma Films
Countries
Mexico
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ana Laura Espinosa
Felicia Mercado
Diana HerreraDiana Herrera
Guillermo QuintanillaGuillermo Quintanilla
Manuel Capetillo hijo
Constantino Costas
Maria Fernanda
Lilian TapiaLilian Tapia
Amara VillafuerteAmara Villafuerte
Manuel CapetilloManuel Capetillo

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