El Cairo

El Cairo

2021•16m

DramaHistoryWestern

Mexico 1926. Durazo is an outlaw and a former revolutionary. He is getting at the end of the quest for a coveted treasure. His mission will be interrupted by an unexpected meeting, which will define his life.

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Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC)

Language

ES

Status

Released

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Cast

Daniel Lemus

Francisco Durazo

Dale Carley

Emil Holmdahl

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