Jackal of Nahueltoro (1970)
Overview
Based on an actual murder case that ignited a furious debate over the death penalty in Chile in 1960, this experimental social drama portrays the life and death of an illiterate peasant who, while drunk, murdered the woman with whom he had a relationship and her five children.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 2.782 |
Directed By
Miguel Littín
Crew
Luis Alarcón
Jorge Di Lauro
Luis Cornejo
Miguel Littín
Miguel Littín
Sergio Ortega
Pedro Chaskel
Héctor Ríos
Universidad de Chile
TOP CAST
Nelson Villagra
Jose
Shenda Román
Rosa
Marcelo Romo
Reporter
Héctor Noguera
Chaplain
Luis Alarcón
Judge
Pedro Villagra
Firing Squad Captain
Rafael Benavente
Prison Warden
Rubén Sotoconil
Corporal Campos
Roberto Navarrete
Prison Warden
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