The Other Christopher

The Other Christopher

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 14, 1963

Runtime

1h 55m

Genres

Drama, Fantasy

User Score

53%

Original Title

El otro Cristóbal

Director

Armand Gatti

Description

The dictator Anastasio rules with an iron fist backed by business-men making deals and speeches about building canals, completely disconnected from the chaos amongst the population. Anastasio is rumored to have died after an incident with a mirror and a violent confrontation after literally crowing as a cock amongst his chicken followers. The afterlife is shown as a casino where Anastasio strong-arms his way into heaven. Divination is used to find the next dictator, and a sailor and his black, peasant sidekick find themselves attempting to start a revolution with an organ, dragging it through the countryside, as the movie explores the country, culture and music.