The Heavy Hand of the Law

Nan
1h 41m
2017
5.955 /10 (11)

Overview

Gloria is a lawyer who throughout her career has never been able to defend someone who was not guilty. His new client seems to be not so different: a man accused of rape in a small town where no one believes his story.

Country : Argentina
Languages : Español
Released Date: 2017-03-23

Top Billed Cast

Paola Barrientos

Gloria Soriano

María Onetto

Fiscal Dra. Rivas

Darío Grandinetti

Juez Ferrera

Daniel Lambertini

Gringo Gómez

Fernán Mirás

Manfredo

Darío Barassi

Secretario Santi

Daniel La Rosa

Comisario

Pacha Rosso

Néstor Fabián

Julio Feld

Oficial Reales

Jorgelina Aruzzi

Betty

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