La Sombra del caudillo
Brief Synopsis
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The movie situated in post-revolutionary Mexico describes the way politics were done in those times. Ignacio Jimenez is chosen as the candidate of the Partido Radical Progresista, but he isn't so sure about it, because he knows his boss,El Caudillo has chosen another candidate. Several political moves are done between the parties, leading to a thunderous climax.
Cast & Crew
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Julio Bracho
Director
Film Details
Release Date
1960
Technical Specs
Duration
2h 9m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Synopsis
The movie situated in post-revolutionary Mexico describes the way politics were done in those times. Ignacio Jimenez is chosen as the candidate of the Partido Radical Progresista, but he isn't so sure about it, because he knows his boss,El Caudillo has chosen another candidate. Several political moves are done between the parties, leading to a thunderous climax.
Director
Julio Bracho
Director
Film Details
Release Date
1960
Technical Specs
Duration
2h 9m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Quotes
Trivia
This movie was deemed too controversial by official censors, since it portrays the massacre that gave birth to Mexico's ruling party. It has never been commercially released and the few copies that exist lie in a vault at the Mexican Ministry of the Interior.
