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¡Maten a Chinto!
Based on real events during Christmas of 1944 in the Pacific coast port city of Manzanillo. Hotel manager Chinto loses his temper and assaults "Inés," the homosexual cook. Inés complains to the police, but when several patrolmen come to arrest Chinto, he pulls a pistol and shoots them. The authorities soon lay seige to the hotel; Chinto's employees, follow his orders without question and assist him in barricading the hotel's doors and windows.
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Plot Summary
A young man named Chinto becomes entangled in a web of crime and deception after his father's mysterious death. He is forced to confront dangerous figures from his father's past and navigate a treacherous underworld. As Chinto seeks justice and the truth, he finds himself in increasingly perilous situations, testing his courage and resilience.
Critical Reception
¡Maten a Chinto! received a mixed reception upon its release. While praised for its suspenseful narrative and strong performances, some critics found its plot convoluted. It is considered a notable entry in Mexican thriller cinema of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and dramatic storyline.
Some found the plot to be overly complicated and difficult to follow.
Notable for its exploration of darker themes within Mexican cinema.
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Fun Fact
The film was adapted from a novel of the same name by Mexican author Jorge Ibargüengoitia.
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