El pendiente

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El pendiente

1951

1h 12m

6.5(4 votes)

Crime

Overview

Under the threat of blackmail, a young woman visits an ex-lover, only to discover that he's been murdered and the blame rests upon her.

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8 members

Acting

Mirtha Legrand

Hilda

Acting

José Cibrián

Roberto Vélez

Acting

Francisco de Paula

Luciano Varela

Acting

María Esther Buschiazzo

Abuela de Raulito

Acting

Héctor Calcaño

Inspector

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Graciliano Batista

Unknown Role

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Carlos Campagnale

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Eliseo Herrero

Unknown Role

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