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Thou Shalt Not Kill

1935Movie1 h 32 min

63
DecentGoodWatch score

A moving, melancholic crime movie about history and society.

Good for teens · background watch · drop-in friendly

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Story

Antonio Guerra is an unemployed Spanish immigrant in the USA. His brother and mother in Spain haven't heard about him for many years or even receive a letter. But one day, his brother receives a letter from him, telling that things are going well. But the reality is other. Antonio is passing a hard time in New Yor City, suffering the Years of Depression as many out of workers. One day, Antonio meets a nice Cuban seller, who invites him to eat at his poor house. The seller advices Antonio to visit a man, who has contacts and could help him to find a job. Nevertheless, Antonio is send with the leader of a group of gangsters, dedicated to the illegal traffic of alcohol. Antonio is offered a work of dealer, but he won't do anything out of the law.

Feels like

  • Depression-Era Drama
  • Immigrant Experience
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Underworld Elements
  • Social Realism
  • Struggle for Survival
  • Character Study
  • Historical Insight
  • Classic Cinema

Cast

Crew

Everyone

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Facts

November 8, 1935 · 1 h 32 min · Crime, Drama, Romance

Released
November 8, 1935
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Crime, Drama, Romance
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico, United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Thou Shalt Not Kill worth watching?"

Questions about Thou Shalt Not Kill

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Thou Shalt Not Kill worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Thou Shalt Not Kill good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 1 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Thou Shalt Not Kill 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 Thou Shalt Not Kill in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.