The Exterminating Angel(1962)
The degeneration of high society!
After a lavish dinner party, the guests find themselves unable to depart... and, over the next few days, all of their elaborate societal pretenses and façades deteriorate as they are reduced to living like animals.
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Leticia 'La Valkiria'
Alicia Roc
Butler Julio
Edmundo Nóbile
Leandro Gómez
Dr. Carlos Conde
Cristián Ugalde
Sergio Russell
Col. Álvaro
Leonora
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