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18 February 2000 (Mexico) morePlot:
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. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
20 wins & 8 nominations moreUser Comments:
Funny portrait of Mexico more (25 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Damián Alcázar | ... | Juan Vargas | |
| Pedro Armendáriz Jr. | ... | López (as Pedro Armendáriz) | |
| Delia Casanova | ... | Rosa | |
| Juan Carlos Colombo | ... | Ramírez | |
| Alex Cox | ... | Gringo | |
| Miguel Ángel Fuentes | ... | Pancho | |
| Noemí García | ... | Secretaria | |
| Guillermo Gil | ... | Cura | |
| Ernesto Gómez Cruz | ... | Gobernador | |
| Leticia Huijara | ... | Gloria | |
| Luis de Icaza | ... | Alcalde Alfredo García | |
| Eugenia Leñero | ... | Esposa del nuevo alcalde | |
| Eduardo López Rojas | ... | Doctor | |
| Yari Lorenzo | ... | Esmeralda | |
| Pedro Lorza | ... | Cadáver |
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Rated R for violence, sexuality and language.Parents Guide:
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120 minCountry:
MexicoLanguage:
SpanishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalFun Stuff
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When he meets the Gringo for the first time, Juan Vargas says his name is "Emilio Gabriel Fernández Figueroa" recalling Golden Age's director Emilio Fernández and cinematographer Gabriel Figueroa. moreSoundtrack:
Que me lleve la tristezza moreFAQ
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A great film! Captures the essence of Mexico's political life, with a lot of humor and a great story. It's also a very well made... the story is perfectly constructed, the photography is beautiful and the acting is top of the line, with Demian Alcazar and Pedro Armendariz, Jr. clearly stealing the show. For Mexicans it should be a rather bittersweet experience... you can't help but laugh at the situation, but it's also so real that you can feel a little frustrated with your government. Filmed almost entirely in brown and sepia tones, to make it as close to 'black and white' as possible.