One bad decision, three chances to escape—Argentine noir comedy where luck plays dirty.
When a man agrees to join a gang of criminals, his life becomes a complicated labyrinth that he will have to leave in order to be saved.
Acting
Luis Sandrini's physical comedy is pure gold.
Cinematography
Shadowy noir lighting in a comedy? Chef's kiss.
Direction
Bayón Herrera balances tension and slapstick masterfully.
Director
Luis Bayón Herrera
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sandrini was Argentina's biggest comedy star, nicknamed 'The Argentine Chaplin'—this film showcases his signature blend of pathos and pratfalls that defined Golden Age Argentine cinema.
Bayón Herrera borrowed heavily from Hollywood noir visual grammar but kept the tone comedic, creating a rare hybrid that influenced later Argentine thriller-comedies.
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