''Poker Face'' () is a 2012 Spanish comedy thriller film directed by which stars

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Plot

Car thief Rai loses a money stash owed to

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Mikima, thereby accepting a job offered by Manrique consisting on finding a woman named Nora, so he could get money and pay off the debt.

Cast

Production

The film (Therón's sophomore feature) takes elements from Therón's 2007 short film of the same name and features several returning cast members. Therón claimed to have found inspiration in films such as ''

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'' (1997) and '' Snatch'' (2000). The film was produced by Mediagrama alongside Enigma Films. It was primarily shot in

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Release

Distributed by Emon, it was released theatrically in Spain on 27 July 2012.

Reception

Fausto Fernández of ''

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'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, considering that Villagrán nails "the anti-hero in love looking for redemption and second chances". Irene Crespo of ''

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'' rated the film 2 out of 5 stars. of ''

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'' considered that even if it is difficult for the film to leave any indelible print on the viewer, it at least manages to deliver what it promises.

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