Summary
In the 1940s, a small Mexican town has seen its last three mayors assassinated in rapid succession. A naive janitor is recruited to become the new mayor, and he believes he will modernize the little town and usher in a reign of peace. But the system corrupts him very quickly, and he takes to abusing his power while associating with an unscrupulous assortment of opportunists, hypocrites and criminals.
Details
Release Date: November 9, 1999
Runtime: 123 minutes
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Drama
Original Language: ES
Rating: ⭐ 7.9/10 (193 votes)
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Juan Vargas
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
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Isela Vega
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Juan Carlos Colombo
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Manuel Ojeda
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Nuevo Alcalde
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