The Shadow of the Tyrant (1960)
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.
Director: Julio Bracho
Genre: History, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date: August 22, 1960
Cast
- Tito Junco - General Ignacio Aguirre
- Roberto Cañedo - Presidente Cámara de diputados
- Tito Novaro - Diputado
- Tomás Perrín - Diputado Axcaná González
- Bárbara Gil - Rosario
- Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr. - El Caudillo
- Ignacio López Tarso - General Hilario Jiménez
- Carlos López Moctezuma - Diputado Emilio Olivier Fernández
- Víctor Manuel Mendoza - General Elizondo
- Fernando Mendoza - Diputado Juan Manuel Mijares
Screenplay
Music: Raúl Lavista
Cinematography: Agustín Jiménez
Editing: Jorge Busto
Production: Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
mexico, based on novel or book, general, political party, president, political intrigue , candidate, firing squad, vaudeville act, 1920s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Shadow of the Tyrant about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Shadow of the Tyrant?
- The Shadow of the Tyrant was directed by Julio Bracho.
- Who stars in The Shadow of the Tyrant?
- The Shadow of the Tyrant stars Tito Junco, Roberto Cañedo, Tito Novaro, Tomás Perrín, Bárbara Gil, Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr..
- How long is The Shadow of the Tyrant?
- The Shadow of the Tyrant has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is The Shadow of the Tyrant?
- The Shadow of the Tyrant is a History, Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was The Shadow of the Tyrant produced?
- The Shadow of the Tyrant was produced in Mexico.