Vacation in Hell(1997)
Italian man unknowingly becomes a drug mule and gets arrested in Thailand. He is sent to tough prison where he plans escape with the help of another prisoner who also has a score to settle with the drug dealer who set the Italian up.
Movie: Vacation in Hell
Top 10 Billed Cast
Angelo
Belisario
Ortega
Michela Montini
Piero
Luciano
Mario
Prang
Daniel
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Overview
Italian man unknowingly becomes a drug mule and gets arrested in Thailand. He is sent to tough prison where he plans escape with the help of another prisoner who also has a score to settle with the drug dealer who set the Italian up.
Release Date
1997-12-31
Average
7.5
Rating:
3.8 startsTagline
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Languages:
Italiano
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