A Bright Purpose
2009 · 1h 30m · TV-14
Action, Crime, Drama
Directed by
René Cardona III
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A Bright Purpose
Overview
Two prisoners managed to escape, an then a slaughter of cops and criminals began when they are persecuted by a powerful mobster. Detective Gerard must suspend his vacation and take out of prison the accomplice of these two subjects, better known as the "White Spirit",in order to stop them before the death toll increases and find out why two minor criminals have caused such an uproar.
Director and cast
- René Cardona III Director
- Gerardo Albarrán as Gerardo
- Radamés de Jesús as Bolas
- Dino García as El Aguarrás
- Maribel Fernández as Dueña
- Isaura Espinoza as La Doña
- Carlos Giron Longoria as Carlo
- Dolores Salomón as Novia de Bolas
- Salvador Pineda as Comandante Malpica
- Armando Hernández Cast
- Oscar Traven Cast
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