
While the City Sleeps(1996)
Time traveling androids created to entertain audiences in the future go back to 1996 as part of their game, and wreak havoc on Mexico City.
Movie: While the City Sleeps
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Time traveling androids created to entertain audiences in the future go back to 1996 as part of their game, and wreak havoc on Mexico City.
Release Date
1996-01-01
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4.2
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