Assault at Central Bank

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Thriller

Film adaptation of a real event that occurred on May 23, 1981, in which a TV broadcaster, director of a major newspaper, and a deputy were involved

Released: Feb 25, 1983

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José Sacristán

Andrés Molinero

Isabel Mestres

Paula

Joan Borràs

Llorente

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