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Jackal of Nahueltoro
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Jackal of Nahueltoro

1970-05-04 · 95 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Thriller

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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Directors
Miguel Littín
Production companies
Cinematográfica Tercer Mundo, Universidad de Chile
Countries
Chile
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nelson VillagraNelson VillagraJose
Shenda RománRosa
Marcelo RomoMarcelo RomoReporter
Héctor NogueraHéctor NogueraChaplain
Luis AlarcónLuis AlarcónJudge
Pedro VillagraFiring Squad Captain
Rafael BenaventePrison Warden
Rubén SotoconilRubén SotoconilCorporal Campos
Roberto NavarretePrison Warden
Luis Melo
Jorge Yáñez
Fernando Bellet

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