Death and the Maiden
May 04 1994
•2h 43m
•Drama, Thriller
A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.
Cast
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Sigourney Weaver
Paulina Escobar
Ben Kingsley
Dr. Roberto Miranda
Stuart Wilson
Gerardo Escobar
Krystia Mova
Dr. Miranda's Wife
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