Dirty Hands (2014): Cast & Plot
Dirty Hands is a 2014 drama thriller directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka, starring Jarlin Javier Martínez and Cristian James Abvincula. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Josef Kubota Wladyka
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
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What Is Dirty Hands About?
The premise of Dirty Hands without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A desperate fisherman and a young man find themselves involved in trafficking a large quantity of cocaine, towing a hidden torpedo in their fishing boat. The film was shot entirely on location along Colombia’s Pacific coast, in regions deeply affected by the drug trade. It offers a stark portrayal of the devastating consequences of the drug trade, avoiding any romanticized depiction of the criminal activity and providing a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by those involved.
Dirty Hands Cast
Jarlin Javier Martínez leads the cast, with Cristian James Abvincula. Directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka.
- Director Josef Kubota Wladyka
Dirty Hands Plot Summary
What happens in Dirty Hands from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The play unfolds in Illyria, a fictional Eastern European country during the late stages of World War II, where the nation, aligned with Nazi Germany, stands on the edge of being pulled into the Eastern Bloc. The central tension centers on Hugo Barine, a young Communist who is drawn into a high-stakes debate within the party about strategy and ideology. Hoederer, a seasoned party leader, contemplates reaching out to non-socialist groups, including the fascist government and resistance factions led by liberals and nationalists. His plan is to form a united front against the Germans and to lay the groundwork for a coalition government after the war. Hugo, though fiercely idealistic, suspects that Hoederer’s pragmatism betrays core revolutionary principles, and another leader, Louis, resolves that Hoederer must be eliminated.
Full summary
The whole story of Dirty Hands, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dirty Hands?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Dirty Hands Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Mãos Sujas” and “Manos Sucias”.
- Also known as
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- Mãos Sujas
- Manos Sucias
- 脏手
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Dirty Hands FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dirty Hands, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dirty Hands?
Dirty Hands runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Dirty Hands released?
Dirty Hands was released on April 17, 2014.
Who directed Dirty Hands?
Dirty Hands was directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka.
More films by Josef Kubota Wladyka Who is in the cast of Dirty Hands?
Dirty Hands stars Jarlin Javier Martínez and Cristian James Abvincula.
Does Dirty Hands have a post-credit scene?
No. Dirty Hands has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dirty Hands in?
The original language of Dirty Hands is Spanish.
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