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Alberto Vázquez Figueroa
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Alberto Vázquez Figueroa

Born 1936 · Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain · Active 1977–2004

Alberto Vázquez Figueroa, a Spanish director and writer, made significant contributions to cult cinema in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He directed and wrote Manaos (1979), a film that blends adventure and exploitation, showcasing his unique vision. His writing in A Dog Called... Vengeance (1977) and Last Harem (1981) further highlights his ability to weave compelling narratives within the genre. Vázquez Figueroa's work resonates within the SassyFlix catalog, offering a glimpse into the bold storytelling and vibrant aesthetics of cult cinema.

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A Dog Called... Vengeance

A Dog Called... Vengeance

1977 ★ 5.9
Writer

In a Latin American country with a strict dictatorship, Aristides, a political prisoner, manages to escape from jail with another fugitive, and both try to flee while the bloodthirsty guardian Zancho and his violent dog chase him. One of the fugitives, an old professor, has information that is too important to get into the hands of the groups opposed to the government. 

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Filmography

18 credits
Crew Credits
2000s 1 credit
2004
Movie ★ 3.4
1980s 10 credits
1989
Oceano Creator
TV ★ 7.0
1988
Iguana Novel
Movie ★ 5.9
1986
Movie ★ 6.4
1985
Movie ★ 6.7
1985
Black Arrow Dialogue
Movie ★ 6.9
1984
Movie ★ 5.3
1984
Movie ★ 5.5
1984
Movie ★ 5.3
1981
Movie ★ 3.8
1981
Movie ★ 3.8
1970s 7 credits
1979
Ashanti Novel
Movie ★ 5.8
1979
Manaos Director
Movie ★ 4.7
1979
Manaos Screenplay
Movie ★ 4.7
1978
Red Gold Director
Movie ★ 4.9
1978
Movie ★ 4.9
1978
Red Gold Screenplay
Movie ★ 4.9
1977
Movie ★ 5.5