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Release Year1989
Runtime1h 11m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Crime, Drama
Votes7
DirectorIsmael Rodríguez Jr.
WritersJosé Loza, Jorge Manrique, Ismael Rodríguez Jr.
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsApuesta con la muerte
About Apuesta con la muerte
A young man tries to get away from his disfunctional family by working with his friend, a rich boy who lives in excess and sleaze, but he will soon realize how reckless his friend is and that he is submerged in a life of crime, vice and deadly bets.
Directed by Ismael Rodríguez Jr., Apuesta con la muerte leans on a strong ensemble — Mario Almada, Lorena Velázquez, Roxana Chávez — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1989.
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