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To get close to the heavily guarded revolutionary leader, Ramón adopts a fake identity.

He transforms into , a wealthy, dashing, and apolitical Belgian businessman. El elegido(2016)

The 2016 historical drama film (internationally released as The Chosen ) tells the gripping, real-life story of the assassination of the Russian revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky. Directed by Antonio Chavarrías, the movie explores one of the most famous political betrayals in modern history. 🎬 The Premise To get close to the heavily guarded revolutionary

(Alfonso Herrera): The brainwashed, highly trained Spanish assassin acting as a puppet for the Soviet regime. Mexico. ⚠️ The Climax

By winning Sylvia's love, "Jacques" secures his ticket into the inner circle of the heavily fortified compound in Coyoacán, Mexico. ⚠️ The Climax

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