May 04, 1994
103 min
Full-HD

Death and the Maiden (1994)

A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.

Category

Drama Thriller

Country

France United Kingdom United States of America

Companies

Fine Line Features Capitol Films Les Films de l'Astre Canal+ TF1 Films Production Flach Film Film4 Productions

Sigourney Weaver

Paulina Escobar

Ben Kingsley

Dr. Roberto Miranda

Stuart Wilson

Gerardo Escobar

Krystia Mova

Dr. Miranda's Wife

Jonathan Vega

Dr. Miranda's Son

Rodolphe Vega

Dr. Miranda's Son

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Jorge Cruz

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