
Checkmate
2016-01-26 · 10 min · Not rated
Edgar finds himself in the middle of a cafe robbery, but little by little he discovers that there is more to it than meets the eye.
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- Directors
- Alejandra Romero Attolini
- Production companies
- E Corp Studio
- Countries
- Mexico
- Status
- Released
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Fernando CervantesEdgar
Rolando MonrealThief
Gerardo UscangaThief
Brenda AcostaDiner
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