Act of Violence Upon a Young Journalist

Act of Violence Upon a Young Journalist

Act of Violence Upon a Young Journalist

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Act of Violence Upon a Young Journalist

1988

1h 47m

2.0(3 votes)

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Thriller

Overview

Blanca, a brilliant young journalist who is writing a thesis on violence, is unaware that a psychopathic killer is on her trail.

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Blanca Giménez

Blanca

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Vittorio Maganza

'Bebote'

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Gabriela Novasco

Gabriela

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Carlos Regueiro

Carlos

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Venus Suárez

Mother

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