
Crónicas(2004)
A suspense thriller about a reporter from Miami who travels to Ecuador in pursuit of a serial killer known as the "Monster of Babahoyo."


In a flashback, Ernesto, a young con man, tells us how he got to the edge of a big score: childhood in an orphanage, youthful smash-and-grab burglaries until his partner is caught, then tutelage from Lefty, an aging swindler. After some years of success, they're joined by Federico, the best, a true artist. Things go well until Pilar, a woman from Federico's past, re-enters his life with a proposal to con a golden goose - a swindle that will put them all on easy street. A double-cross may be in the cards. The flashback over, can Ernesto hold his own in the present?

Victoria Abril
Pilar

Ernesto Alterio
Ernesto

Federico Luppi
Federico

Manuel Alexandre
Manco

Gilbert Melki
Mellado

Alejandro Casaseca
Gitano

Manuel Morón
Orozco

Alfredo Villa
Rafael
Christopher de Andrés
Luís Onieva

Marian Álvarez
Miriam
Swindled is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2004. Directed by Miguel Bardem, it stars Victoria Abril, Ernesto Alterio, Federico Luppi. In a flashback, Ernesto, a young con man, tells us how he got to the edge of a big score: childhood in an orphanage, youthful smash-and-grab burglaries until his partner is caught, then tutelage from Lefty, an aging swindler. After some years of success, they're joined by Federico, the best, a true artist. Things go well until Pilar, a woman from Federico's past, re-enters his life with a proposal to con a golden goose - a swindle that will put them all on easy street. A double-cross may be in the cards. The flashback over, can Ernesto hold his own in the present?
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