Interesting movie from the perspective of how Mexican politics work from a fictional point of vie...
The Shadow of the Tyrant
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.
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The Shadow of the Tyrant
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 22, 1960
Runtime
2h 9m
Genres
History, Drama, Thriller
User Score
65%
Original Title
La sombra del caudillo
Production Companies
Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)
Director
Julio Bracho
Description
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.