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Eye for an Eye

Original title: Quien a hierro mata
  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
9.3K
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Luis Tosar in Eye for an Eye (2019)
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SpanishCrimeDramaThriller

A drug dealer looking for rest. A nurse looking for revenge. A crossroads where no one is safe.A drug dealer looking for rest. A nurse looking for revenge. A crossroads where no one is safe.A drug dealer looking for rest. A nurse looking for revenge. A crossroads where no one is safe.

  • Director
    • Paco Plaza
  • Writers
    • Juan Galiñanes
    • Jorge Guerricaechevarría
  • Stars
    • Luis Tosar
    • Xan Cejudo
    • Ismael Martínez
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    9.3K
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    • Director
      • Paco Plaza
    • Writers
      • Juan Galiñanes
      • Jorge Guerricaechevarría
    • Stars
      • Luis Tosar
      • Xan Cejudo
      • Ismael Martínez
    • 36User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 20 nominations total

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    Luis Tosar
    Luis Tosar
    • Mario
    Xan Cejudo
    • Antonio
    Ismael Martínez
    Ismael Martínez
    • Toño
    Enric Auquer
    Enric Auquer
    • Kiko
    María Vázquez
    María Vázquez
    • Julia
    Daniel Currás
    • Xepas
    Rebeca Montero
    • Mercedes
    María Luisa Mayol
    • Ana
    • (as Luisa Mayol)
    Jessica Serna
    • Raquel
    Tamara Canosa
    • Sofía
    Xosé Manuel Esperante
    • Andrés
    Víctor Duplá
    • Alfredo
    Xoel Fernández
    • Santiago
    César Valdés
    • Sánchez
    Pepo Suevos
    Pepo Suevos
    • Vicente
    Tamar Novas
    Tamar Novas
    • Mario Joven
    Xosé Luis Bernal 'Farruco'
    • Marcial
    • (as Farruco Bernal)
    Mariana Carballal
    • Médico Reconocimiento
    • Director
      • Paco Plaza
    • Writers
      • Juan Galiñanes
      • Jorge Guerricaechevarría
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    6redrobin62-321-207311

    Wasn't Exactly What I Was Expecting, But Okay.

    I think most people would probably agree with me that, if this film was remade Hollywood style, the ending would be vastly different than this Spanish version. Generally, the acting was fine. No complaints about the cinematography, story and music, either. Pacing also wasn't that bad. What was missing? A satisfying conclusion, but your mileage may very.
    7claudio_carvalho

    Solid Thriller

    The notorious kingpin Antonio Padín (Xan Cejudo) checks in a nursing home under the care of the nurse Mario (Luis Tosar), whose wife Julia (María Vázquez) is pregnant. When Padín's son Toño (Ismael Martínez) and Kiko (Enric Auquer) make a deal with the Colombian cartel without the agreement of their father, they are double crossed by the Chinese mafia and have to pay a large amount to the cartel. Meanwhile Mario plots revenge against Padín, since his younger brother was a victim of his drugs. When Padín learns Mario's intention, he also plots revenge against Mario.

    "Quien a hierro mata", a.k.a. "Eye for an Eye", is a solid thriller directed by Paco Plaza. The story of revenge is very well disclosed and the conclusion is heartbreaking. The performances are magnificent but the film is not for everyone. My vote is seven.

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    8bethjazotte

    The price of revenge

    A very strong movie on Netflix. What is the price you would pay for revenge? To me, it seems pretty much accurate...
    8SpacemanBob

    Good film with great acting and script.

    Nicely done dark, suspense filled Spanish revenge thriller. The writing is excellent, tension keeps building throughout to some effective twists at the climax. Luis Tosar is excellent as always. I enjoyed it, a couple of hours well spent.
    7Guanche48

    Good movie... but I had a very cold feeling when it ended.

    Luis Tosar is a great actor!!! Fantastico Luis!!I I found the film very tense and exciting, it's for sure worth watching!! Certainly the best Spanish film I have seen in a long time.

    I just don't understand how this narco criminals, had so much power, weapons.... etc... really anoying!! That's why I think the film loses some power towards the end!!! , a real freezing cold end.

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    • Trivia
      When Paco Plaza read the screenplay he loved it, but was about to start production on Verónica (2017) and had to pass on directing it. Producer Mercedes Gamero then told him that they would wait for him to be done with the horror movie because they wanted him as the director.
    • Crazy credits
      The movie ends with a dedication to Xan Cejudo, who passed away almost a year before the movie's (theatrical) release.
    • Soundtracks
      No me mires
      Written by Yosi Domínguez (as José Manuel Domínguez)

      Performed by Los Suaves

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    • Release date
      • August 30, 2019 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • France
      • United States
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Öga för öga
    • Filming locations
      • A Coruña, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Atresmedia Cine
      • Atresmedia
      • Axencia Galega das Industrias Culturais (AGADIC)
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,750,926
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 47m(107 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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