Damián Alcázar, Pedro Armendariz Jr., Delia Casanova
Mexico, 1949. The fable of a janitor turned Mayor on a little town lost in the Mexican desert, who gradually realizes how far his new acquainted power and corruption can get him.
DVD Release Date: February 3, 2004
Stats: 102 reviews
The first movie I saw in Mexico, a good representation of the corruption of the PRI, yet again something that should be studied before watching the film. Solid satire throughout of the political atmosphere of Mexico post-WWII. Good acting, funny, and also has its fair share of ...( read more)
Luis Estrada's most "accurate" and controversially direct political commentary about human injustice and the abuse of power, told with originality and humor.
89/100
A very interesting film of political satire full of interesting characters and a critical look at the problems with the Mexican Government. It's full of humour and it's enjoyable to see a simple honest man be given even the tiniest of villages and still turn into all those he wa...( read more)
Maybe the best mexican movie, great story, great plot, its drama whit good humor. Its about what happen to a good person whit values that goes into politics, and he became as corrupted as the law itself.
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