The Shadow of the Tyrant
La sombra del Caudillo
Synopsis
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.
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The Shadow of the Tyrant | History | Trailer | English Subtitles
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-06
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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
Agustín Isunza
Remigio Tarabana
Prudencia Grifell
Dueña de burdel
Kitty de Hoyos
La Mora
José Elías Moreno
Gobernador Catarino Ibáñez
Víctor Junco
General Domínguez
Narciso Busquets
Diputado
José Luis Jiménez
Doctor
Manuel Arvide
General Protasio Leyva
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julio Bracho
- Screenplay & Story
- Martín Luis Guzmán, Julio Bracho, Jesús Cárdenas
- Original Score
- Raúl Lavista
- Original Title
- La sombra del Caudillo
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julio Bracho
Martín Luis Guzmán, Julio Bracho, Jesús Cárdenas
Raúl Lavista
Agustín Jiménez
Jorge Busto
Department Leadership Roster
Julio Bracho
Director
Julio Bracho
Writer
Jesús Cárdenas
Writer
Agustín Jiménez
Director of Photography
Jorge Busto
Editor
Pedro Chávez
Costume Design
Raúl Lavista
Original Music Composer
Julio Chávez
Costume Design
Bertha Mendoza López
Costume Design
Armando Valdés Peza
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow of the Tyrant
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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 principal cast of The Shadow of the Tyrant includes Tito Junco, Roberto Cañedo, Tito Novaro, Tomás Perrín, Bárbara Gil.
When was The Shadow of the Tyrant released and how long is it?
The Shadow of the Tyrant was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shadow of the Tyrant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shadow of the Tyrant was composed by Raúl Lavista.
Is The Shadow of the Tyrant based on a book or true story?
The Shadow of the Tyrant is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Martín Luis Guzmán".