Name: Crónica roja
Genre: Drama
Released: 1979-12-13
Duration: 1 h 25 min

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After one is arrested - possibly unjustly - for murder, the lives of two brothers spiral out of control.

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Gritty Crime Drama
Brotherly Bond Under Stress
Psychological Unraveling
Social Realism
Injustice and Paranoia
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Character-Driven Tragedy
Tense Family Dynamics

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Directed by: Fernando Vallejo
Written by: Fernando Vallejo
Music by: Ernesto Cortázar Jr.

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December 13, 1979 · 1 h 25 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released: December 13, 1979
Runtime: 1 h 25 min
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama
Original language: Spanish
Made in: Mexico
Available in: 5 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Crónica roja?"

Questions about Crónica roja

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Where can I stream Crónica roja?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Crónica roja worth watching?

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.2).

Will I feel good after watching Crónica roja?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Crónica roja plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Crónica roja in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.