Los Traidores de San Angel (1967)
Directed by Leopoldo Torre Nilsson
Genres - Action, Adventure, Thriller, Drama, Spirituality & Philosophy |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - Argentina, United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Dan Pavlides
Henchmen of the dictator from an unnamed South American country blackmail Nick Thomas (Ian Hendry) into being a government spy. The former smuggler is to pose as a priest and enter a monastery thought to be sympathetic with rebel guerillas. For his compliancy, Nick is supposed to receive money and his freedom. Marina (Graciela Borges) poses as a prostitute in hopes of being thrown in jail to contact political prisoners. Maurice Evans plays Father James Keefe, suspected of being a rebel conspirator. Enrique Sandoval is sufficiently sinister as the corrupt police chief who follows the orders of the ruthless dictator. The release of the film coincided with real-life events, as Catholic priests continued to be the victims of government persecution throughout Latin America.