Check Mate

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Check Mate

2012

1h 21m

5.5(21 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Overview

A famous game show host is forced to reveal all his secrets on live TV, with his wife and children held hostage.

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13 members

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Adrián Mas

David

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Frank Perozo

Andrés (Secuestrador)

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Marcos Bonetti

Daniel

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Michelle Vargas

Alejandra

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Sharlene Taulé

Maggie

Directing

Alfonso Rodríguez Zorrilla

Inspector Peralta

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Evelyna Rodríguez

Agente Díaz

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Olga Bucarelli

Manuela

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Sergio Carlo

Fernando

Art

Ico Abreu

Titulador

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Luis Nova

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David Ortiz

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Luis Manuel Aguiló

Francisco Rosa

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