A pilot is called back to his homeland, the Latin American republic of Arepa, by the rich islanders to participate in a complot to kill the dictator known as El León (The Lion).
David Reynoso
Mariscal Belaunzáran
Jorge Rivero
Pepe Cussirat
Julián Pastor
Paco Ridruejo
Carlos Augusto Cestero
Carlos Rodil
Don Bartolomé González
Mona Marti
Chonita Regalado
Roberto Rivera Negrón
Julia Marichal
Víctor Arrillaga
Samuel Molina
Maten al León is a drama, adventure, comedy film released in 1977. Directed by José Estrada, it stars David Reynoso, Jorge Rivero, Julián Pastor. A pilot is called back to his homeland, the Latin American republic of Arepa, by the rich islanders to participate in a complot to kill the dictator known as El León (The Lion).
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