Violación (1989)
Overview
In Mexico City, a woman is raped every 9 minutes. This film details some of the legal and social problems in the country and how it's often difficult for women to find justice. Awarded Best Film by Mexican Cinema Journalists and nominated for three Ariel Awards.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 1.134 |
Directed By
María Luisa Alcalá
Valentín Trujillo
Crew
María Luisa Alcalá
Valentín Trujillo
Jorge Manrique
Valentín Trujillo
Diego Herrera
Manuel Tejada
Sergio Soto
Jorge Manrique
Valentín Trujillo
Gilberto de Anda
TOP CAST
Valentín Trujillo
Pepe Garrido
Mario Almada
Navarro
Olivia Collins
Laura
Eleazar García Jr.
Irak
Claudia Guzmán
Jennifer
Rodolfo Rodriguez
Sancho
José Chávez
M.P. (as Jose Chavez Trowe)
Carlos East
Médico
Miguel Manzano
Abogado
Arturo Martínez hijo
El Borrego
María Luisa Alcalá
Agustina
Gilberto de Anda
Redactor
Leo Villanueva
Juez de Paz
Carlos F. Pouliot
Defensor
Patricia María
Mamá del menor (Atropellada)
Flor Rodríguez
Vendedora
Gerardo Zepeda
El Nene
Blanca Lidia Muñoz
Vecina
Luis Guevara
Vecino
Manuel Tejada
Detenido
Jesús Ruiz
Mensajero
Gabriela Del Valle
Modelo
Agustín Bernal
Gómez
José Esqueda
Juez
Carlos Rotzinger
Papá de Laura
Elías Rivera
Hermano de Jennifer
Julio Monje
Papá del menor
Rodrigo Trujillo
Rodrigo
Valentín Trujillo Jr.
Valentín
Sergio Salazar
Lic. de Irak
Alfredo Ramírez
Ladrón
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