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Secuestro Express

2004 · film · VE

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Directed by: Jonathan Jakubowicz

Starring: Mía Maestro, Rubén Blades, Carlos Julio Molina, Pedro Perez, Carlos Madera, Jean Paul Leroux

Runtime: 86 min

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Secuestro Express is a film about a young couple abducted by three men in Caracas1. The film was directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz2 and received 2 nominations3.

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  1. synopsis — Young couple Carla and Martin are abducted by three men and spend a terrifying night in Caracas as they wait for Carla's father to hand over the ransom
  2. credit — Secuestro Express (2004) is directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz.
  3. award — Secuestro Express (2004) awards (OMDb): 2 nominations

Synopsis

Young couple Carla and Martin are abducted by three men and spend a terrifying night in Caracas as they wait for Carla's father to hand over the ransom

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