
Narco hitman narrowly escapes capture in a police action that kills one of his gang members. He wants to marry the sister of the dead guy, but her father blames him for his son's death. Meanwhile, that police squad is still looking for him... and other stuff...
Directed by José Luis Urquieta, El traficante leans on a strong ensemble — Álvaro Zermeño, Fernando Almada, Rosenda Bernal — 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 screen titles of 1983.
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