National Mechanics
Dec 28 1972
•2h 45m
•Comedy, Drama
A mechanic takes his family to a car race and a series of events occur which brings problems, betrayals, violence and the unexpected death of an elderly person.
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Manolo Fábregas
Eufemio
Lucha Villa
Isabel
Héctor Suárez
Gregorio
Sara García
Doña Lolita
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