By Our Own Correspondent (1994)
A true story set during the most violent phase of the Mexican revolution!
William Benton, a rich British landowner and cattle baron was murdered, creating one of the most bizarre and sensational international scandals in history. Thomas Canning, an inexperienced photo journalist from London, is sent to Mexico seeking fame and glory but eventually he reaches the camp of Pancho Villa to be told several conflicting versions of Benton's murder.
Director: Iván Lipkies
Genre: Action, History, Western, Crime
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: June 29, 1994
Cast
- Claudio Brook - William S. Benton
- Alonso Echánove - Pancho Villa
- Edward George - Thomas A. Canning
- Mario Iván Martínez - Teddy
- Fernando Mena - Hipólito
- Miguel Galván - Ángel
- Óscar Castañeda - Patricio
- Virgilio Ariel Rivera - Rodolfo Fierro
- Gregorio Ruiz - Goyo
- María Elena Velasco - Matron
Screenplay
- Iván Lipkies (Screenplay)
Production: Vlady Realizadores, The London Film School
Country: Mexico, United Kingdom
Language: Español, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
war correspondent, mexican revolution, pancho villa
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is By Our Own Correspondent about?
- William Benton, a rich British landowner and cattle baron was murdered, creating one of the most bizarre and sensational international scandals in history. Thomas Canning, an inexperienced photo journalist from London, is sent to Mexico seeking fame and glory but eventually he reaches the camp of Pancho Villa to be told several conflicting versions of Benton's murder.
- Who directed By Our Own Correspondent?
- By Our Own Correspondent was directed by Iván Lipkies.
- Who stars in By Our Own Correspondent?
- By Our Own Correspondent stars Claudio Brook, Alonso Echánove, Edward George, Mario Iván Martínez, Fernando Mena, Miguel Galván.
- How long is By Our Own Correspondent?
- By Our Own Correspondent has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is By Our Own Correspondent?
- By Our Own Correspondent is a Action, History, Western, Crime film.
- Where was By Our Own Correspondent produced?
- By Our Own Correspondent was produced in Mexico, United Kingdom.