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The Motive(2017)
Status: Released
Date: 2017-11-17
62%
271 Votes
Time: 1h 44m
Overview:
Álvaro, a man obsessed with the idea of writing what he brands as “high literature,” manipulates the lives and feelings of the people around him to write about the consequences caused by his devious acts.
Languages: Spanish, English.
Countries:
Mexico,
Spain
Budget: $2,691,410.00
ProductionCompanies: 
La Loma Blanca
Movie: The Motive
Top 10 Billed Cast
Javier Gutiérrez
Álvaro
María León
Amanda
Adelfa Calvo
Building Manager
Adriana Paz
Irene
Tenoch Huerta Mejía
Enrique
Antonio de la Torre
Teacher
Cris Nollet
Policía 2
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