The Scent of Death

The Scent of Death

6.8IMDb Score
Released:1987-10-07
Duration:86 min
Country:Mexico
Director:Ismael Rodríguez Jr.
Actors:Carmen Salinas, Gilberto Trujillo, Alma Delfina, Arturo Vázquez, Miguel Manzano
Production:Cinematográfica Sol S.A., Películas Rodríguez

Overview:

The Chemos and the Pachecos are two gangs whose adventures are witnessed by the doctor, the assistant and the social worker of a clinic where they know of the young men's problems.

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