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Release Year1990
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Crime, Drama
Votes4
DirectorRené Cardona III
WritersJorge Patiño
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAtrapados en la coca
About Atrapados en la coca
A man with economic problems get's involved with the mafia, but when he is asked to commit murder he refuses, which gets him in trouble with a drug lord, this brings nothing but problems to his son, who must now take control of the situation.
Directed by René Cardona III, Atrapados en la coca leans on a strong ensemble — Sebastián Ligarde, Roberto Cañedo, Sergio Jiménez — 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 1990.
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