A Life in the Balance(1955)
A killer with the cunning of a maniac. A little boy with the courage of a lion.
A widower's young son leads the police to a killer of sinners in Mexico City.
Movie: A Life in the Balance
Top 10 Billed Cast
Antonio Gómez
María Ibinia
The Killer
Paco Gómez
Lt. Fernando
Capt. Saldana
Andrés Martínez
Carla Arlota
Carmen Martínez
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Overview
A widower's young son leads the police to a killer of sinners in Mexico City.
Release Date
1955-07-01
Average
5.9
Rating:
3.0 startsTagline
A killer with the cunning of a maniac. A little boy with the courage of a lion.
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