Cadena perpetua (1979): reparto, argumento y streaming

1979 · Película · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1979, Cadena perpetua is a thriller, drama and crimen film directed by Arturo Ripstein, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Javier Lira, "El Tarzán", es un ex-delincuente que trata de rehabilitarse trabajando como cobrador de un banco. Sus intentos por alejarse del crimen se ven frustrados cuando se topa con "Burro" Prieto, un policía extorsionador a quien conoce desde hace mucho tiempo.

Who’s in it. Cadena perpetua stars Pedro Armendáriz Jr. as Javier Lira "El Tarzán", Narciso Busquets as Commander Prieto, Ernesto Gómez Cruz as Corporal Pantoja and Ana Ofelia Murguía as Mrs. Romero, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Cadena perpetua has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cadena perpetua page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cadena perpetua tend to enjoy El caballero oscuro, Pulp Fiction, Parásitos and El club de la lucha.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch Cadena perpetua (1979)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cadena perpetua change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Cadena perpetua worth watching?
Cadena perpetua holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crimen. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cadena perpetua?
Cadena perpetua stars Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Narciso Busquets, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Ana Ofelia Murguía and Roberto Cobo.
When was Cadena perpetua released?
Cadena perpetua was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.