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The Shadow of the Tyrant
The Shadow of the Tyrant

6.5

The Shadow of the Tyrant

NR·1960·129m

Summary

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.

Crew

Director, Writer

Julio Bracho

Novel

Martín Luis Guzmán

Writer

Jesús Cárdenas

Reviews

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tanty

October 25, 2013

5

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.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

Spanish

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

mexico
based on novel or book
general
political party
president
political intrigue 
candidate
firing squad
vaudeville act
1920s