Summaries

Policeman Vila and his buddy Chamorro discover a link between two apparently unconnected murders and begin to suspect a sinister conspiracy.

Based on the critically acclaimed thriller by Lorenzo Silva, El Alquimista Impaciente will puzzle your mind from beginning to end. Ironic and intriguing story of two detectives in a society where ambition and corruption define the way of life; this story follows the efforts of Vila (Roberto Enriquez) and his partner Chamorro (Ingrid Rubio) in the investigation of the mysterious death of a nuclear plant worker bound-and-gagged in a shady motel room. You will forget to breathe as this dynamic duo uncovers the truth behind the murder!

Details

Keywords
  • extramarital affair
  • family man
  • nuclear power plant
  • dead body in the woods
  • roadside motel
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Crime
Release date May 16, 2002
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin Argentina Spain
Language Spanish
Filming locations Trillo, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Production companies JEMPSA Creativos Asociados de Radio y Televisión (CARTEL) Continental Producciones

Box office

Gross worldwide $620920

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 51m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio

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