Check Mate

Check Mate

Check Mate

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Check Mate

2012

1h 21m

5.5(21 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Overview

A famous game show host is forced to reveal all his secrets on live TV, with his wife and children held hostage.

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13 members

Acting

Adrián Mas

David

Adrián Mas

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Frank Perozo

Andrés (Secuestrador)

Frank Perozo

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Marcos Bonetti

Daniel

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Michelle Vargas

Alejandra

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Sharlene Taulé

Maggie

Sharlene Taulé

Directing

Alfonso Rodríguez Zorrilla

Inspector Peralta

Alfonso Rodríguez Zorrilla

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Evelyna Rodríguez

Agente Díaz

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Sergio Carlo

Fernando

Sergio Carlo

Art

Ico Abreu

Titulador

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Luis Nova

Stage Manager

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David Ortiz

David Ortiz

David Ortiz

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Luis Manuel Aguiló

Francisco Rosa

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Olga Buccarelli

Manuela

Olga Buccarelli

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