The Shadow of the Tyrant
(1960)
August 22, 1960
(MX)
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History, Drama, Thriller
• 129m
Overview
In 1920s Mexico, the candidates being chosen to succeed the current president, El Caudillo, find themselves at his mercy as he will resort to anything to accomplish his will, including kidnapping, betrayal, and murder.
Director
Julio Bracho
Writers
Julio Bracho, Martín Luis Guzmán, Jesús Cárdenas
Top Billed
Tito Junco
Keywords
mexico
based on novel or book
general
political party
president
political intrigue
candidate
firing squad
vaudeville act
1920s
Where to watch
Top Billed Cast
Crew
Reviews
Andres Gomez
⭐ 5/10October 25, 2013
Interesting movie from the perspective of how Mexican politics work from a fictional point of view. The performance are good but the story could be better developed.
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Status
Released
Original Language
ES
Budget
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Revenue
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