Lina Santos Movies
In this chilling crime drama that draws inspiration from a true-life case, the disappearance of forty-eight people leaves a city reeling as they attempt to identify the killer whose foolproof methods of have left authorities baffled. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Salvador Pineda, Lina Santos, (more)
Three couples learn some difficult lessons about the cost of infidelity in this drama from Mexico. Mujeres Infieles offers three stories of spouses who stray, each from a different point in the couple's relationship -- the first concerns two people about to be wed, the second looks at a couple who have been married for several years, and the last follows a man and woman who are only going through the motions after decades together. In each story, looking for adventure outside of a committed relationship brings passion, excitement -- and tragic consequences. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
The Spanish language thriller El Asesino del Metro concerns the hunt for a serial killer who haunts subways, choosing women as his unsuspecting victims. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jorge Luke, Jorge Reynoso, (more)
The main character in Narcosatanicos Asesinos is Alonso, a man who has lived for 5,000 years. His longevity is due to the fact that he made a deal with Satan to live for that long, mostly so that he could have sex with as many women as possible. As the end of the contract grows closer, Satan returns to collect. Alonso sweet-talks his way into an extension, but only by agreeing to teach Satan tricks on how to pick up women. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
The tragic course of one woman's life is traced in this drama from Mexico. Maria Ortiz is a lovely and virtuous 19-year-old schoolteacher who one day falls victim to a brutal rapist. When Maria's mother witnesses the shocking crime, she kills the rapist; rather than allow her mother to go to prison, Maria claims responsibility for the criminal's death. While behind bars, Maria gives birth to a baby boy, and is forced to give her child up for adoption. After serving her sentence, Maria's tainted reputation prevents her from returning to education, so she becomes a prostitute, and her beauty makes her one of the most successful courtesans in Mexico. Having risen to the top of her profession, Maria opens a brothel in Vera Cruz, but despite the attentions of many men, her heart remains untouched as she wonders what became of her son. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
The Spanish-language comedy Los Gatos de las Azoteas concerns a man who spends his free time spying on his neighbors who lie in a building across the street. His interest grows as he learns how various people in the building are having sexual affairs with each other, often while cheating on other people who also live in the building. When one of the young women who work in the building becomes the victim of a kidnapping, the voyeur must share the knowledge he has. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
In this wild and uninhibited comedy from Mexico, Armando (Cesar Bono), Tun Tun (Rene Ruiz), and Roberto (Alfonso Zayas) are three friends with more bluster than brains who pilot boats off the coast of Acapulco when they're not busy chasing the ladies. The three sailors find themselves in deep trouble when their friend Rosario (Rosario Escobar) picks up a suitcase for them -- it turns out the bag actually belongs to a gang of mob-connected drug dealers and is filled with money. When the pilots lose the cash, they have no choice but to outrun the crooks. Armando, Tun Tun, and Roberto hit the road for Mexico City, where they try to scrape together a living while staying on the lam. It isn't long before the mobsters are hot on their trail, but the boys are also trying to avoid the law when they discover the women who've been letting them stay at their home are actually hookers. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1988
A man facing almost certain death does his best to cheat the grim reaper in this Spanish-language classic starring Tin Tan, Valentin Trujillo, and Lina Santos. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Gilberto Martinez Solares' cop comedy Los Verduleros 2 concerns a group of buffoonish young wannabe officers who must contend with basic training. When the most promising candidate in the school graduates, he gets a job for a wealthy man who wants him to snoop on his possibly unfaithful spouse. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Gilberto Martinez Solares' ribald comedy Tres Mexicanos Ardientes concerns a man who has the misfortune to have an incredibly sexy but very demanding girlfriend. His job does not provide for her to live in the style she desires. In order to hold on her, he strikes a deal with two of his friends. If they kick in some money, they will get to spend some time alone with her. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
The men are tough and the ladies are sexy in this action-packed sequel to Rubia y la Morena starring Manuel Ojeda. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
