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Quick Info

Rating

7.6/10

Release1976

Runtime2h 5m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Cinevera

Movie

One Way or Another

1976

2h 5m

7.6

Drama

Thriller

Mystery

Synopsis

Set during a retreat of Christian Democrat politicians who practice spiritual exercises together, it is an allegory of corrupted power. Disturbing, claustrophobic settings are the background to a series of mysterious crimes.

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