| The Towrope | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Spanish | La sirga |
| Directed by | William Vega |
| Starring | Joghis Seudin Arias Julio César Roble |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Countries | Colombia France Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
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