Legítima defensa
Legítima defensa

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Legítima defensa

1953
Movie
72 min
Spanish

Mr. X is convicted of killing Mr. Y and serves a jail sentence. After being released, he discovers that Mr. Y is still alive...

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Roy KellinoGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A wealthy woman suspects her husband of infidelity and hires a private investigator to follow him. The investigator becomes involved in a dangerous situation, leading to a confrontation where the husband is killed.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with some praising its suspenseful elements and Zsa Zsa Gabor's performance, while others found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. It is considered a minor thriller from the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at suspense and Zsa Zsa Gabor's star power.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and predictable twists.

  • Seen as an adequate, though unremarkable, thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Legítima defensa (1953)' is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Zsa Zsa Gabor's character in the film is named 'Krysta'. Gabor was known for her glamorous persona and often played sophisticated, sometimes vulnerable, characters.

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