The Shadow of the Tyrant
La sombra del Caudillo
1960 · 2h 9m · Drama, History, Thriller · Mexico · Rated B-15 (MX)
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.
Directed by
Julio BrachoBased on the novel by
Martín Luis Guzmán6.2Smart score
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1920sbased on novel or bookcandidatefiring squadgeneralmexicopolitical intrigue political partypresidentvaudeville act
RatingB-15 (MX)
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