Asalto en la ciudad
Asalto en la ciudad

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Asalto en la ciudad

1961
Movie
95 min
Spanish

A former German soldier leads a team through a bank robbery that doesn't turn out the way anybody expected.

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Director: Leonardo de EdetaGenres: Crime, Thriller, Film Noir

Plot Summary

A police detective is framed for a crime he didn't commit and must go on the run to clear his name. While evading capture, he uncovers a vast conspiracy involving powerful figures in the city.

Critical Reception

This Mexican film noir received moderate critical attention for its suspenseful plot and gritty atmosphere, though it is less widely discussed internationally compared to other films of its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its taut suspense and noir aesthetics.

  • Noted for its effective portrayal of corruption within the city's elite.

  • Some found the plot predictable in its resolution.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge due to limited online reviews, but the film is appreciated by fans of classic Mexican cinema and film noir for its genre conventions and dramatic tension.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of Mexican crime dramas in the early 1960s that explored themes of corruption and social issues, often with a cynical undertone characteristic of film noir.

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