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Release Year1987
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Crime
Votes4
DirectorGilberto de Anda
WritersGilberto de Anda
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEl Ansia de matar
About El Ansia de matar
This is a true story. Kicho and Maria come to Mexico looking for a better life but Maria gets killed by the guerrilla before she gets to sign the papers at the border. Kicho promises himself he will get revenge one day. At the same time a family of four gets kidnapped during a hunting trip by the same "red beret" guy who commands the guerrilla and left the father thinking hes dead. He is an experienced hunter and with Kichos help, who knows the woods very well, track down the guerrilla to rescue the rest of the family.
Directed by Gilberto de Anda, El Ansia de matar leans on a strong ensemble — Mario Almada, Diana Golden, Teresa Velázquez — 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 1987.
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