Murder in The Senate(1984)
Historical film that focuses on political and social events took place in Argentina during the beginning of the 30s. Santafecino Deputy Lisandro de la Torre complaint in Congress Argentine meat business with England.
Movie: Murder in The Senate
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Lisandro de La Torre
Ramón Valdez Cora
Federico Pinedo
Luis Duhau
Enzo Bordabehére
Alberto
Comisario
Soriano
Hija de Cora Valdez
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Overview
Historical film that focuses on political and social events took place in Argentina during the beginning of the 30s. Santafecino Deputy Lisandro de la Torre complaint in Congress Argentine meat business with England.
Release Date
1984-09-13
Average
3.7
Rating:
1.9 startsTagline
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Español
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