By Our Own Correspondent
“A true story set during the most violent phase of the Mexican revolution!”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Alan Trion
British Consul
Florencio Acosta
Lord Frothingham
Burdette Zea
Sam
Robert Bockman
American cameraman
Ana Arjona
Lady Marchbanks
Roger Cudney
Colonel Cosmo
Víctor Carpinteiro
Villista Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
London Latin American Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 29, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Iván Lipkies
- Screenplay & Story
- Iván Lipkies
- Original Title
- By Our Own Correspondent
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Vlady Realizadores, The London Film School
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iván Lipkies
Iván Lipkies
Department Leadership Roster
Iván Lipkies
Director
Iván Lipkies
Screenplay
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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?
The principal cast of By Our Own Correspondent includes Claudio Brook, Alonso Echánove, Edward George, Mario Iván Martínez, Fernando Mena.
When was By Our Own Correspondent released and how long is it?
By Our Own Correspondent was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.