
Mafia members go after a father and a son who know too much.
Directed by Alfredo B. Crevenna, Programado Para Morir leans on a strong ensemble — Andrés García, Mario Almada, Guillermo Herrera — 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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In a daring robbery, some $300,000 is taken from the Italian mob. Several mafiosi are killed, as are two policemen. Lt. Pope and Capt. Mattelli are two New York City cops trying to break the case. Three small-time criminals are on the run with the money. Will the mafia catch them first, or will the police?
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