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Death and the Maiden

Death and the Maiden

Prepare yourself for the moment of truth.

1994•1h 43m•7.1/10
DramaThriller

Ratings

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7.1/10(550)

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

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Production

Capitol Films, Les Films de l'Astre, Flach Film, Channel Four Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

Paulina Escobar

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

Dr. Roberto Miranda

Stuart Wilson

Stuart Wilson

Gerardo Escobar

Krystia Mova

Dr. Miranda's Wife

Jonathan Vega

Dr. Miranda's Son

Rodolphe Vega

Dr. Miranda's Son

Gilberto Cortés

String Quartet Player

Jorge Cruz

String Quartet Player

Carlos Moreno

Carlos Moreno

String Quartet Player

Eduardo Valenzuela

String Quartet Player

Sergio Ortega Alvarado

String Quartet Manager

Karen Strassman

Karen Strassman

Elena Galvin (uncredited)

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