Herod's Law
La ley de Herodes
“Why don't they want you to see it?”
Synopsis
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.
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Herodes Law Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-04-23
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Damián Alcázar
Juan Vargas
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
López
Salvador Sánchez
Pek
Isela Vega
Doña Lupe
Juan Carlos Colombo
Ramírez
Delia Casanova
Rosa
Leticia Huijara
Gloria
Alex Cox
Gringo
Guillermo Gil
Cura
Eduardo López Rojas
Doctor
Ernesto Gómez Cruz
Gobernador
Miguel Ángel Fuentes
Pancho
Noemí García
Secretaria
Luis de Icaza
Alcalde Alfredo García
Manuel Ojeda
Cantinero
Jesús Ochoa
Nuevo Alcalde
José Manuel Poncelis
Filemón
Jorge Zárate
Tiburón
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$52K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Estrada
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Javier León Rodríguez, Jaime Sampietro, Luis Estrada, Vicente Leñero
- Original Score
- Santiago Ojeda
- Original Title
- La ley de Herodes
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Worldwide Gross
- $52K
- Production Studios
- Bandidos Films, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Alta Vista Film Production, Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Estrada
Fernando Javier León Rodríguez, Jaime Sampietro, Luis Estrada, Vicente Leñero
Santiago Ojeda
Norman Christianson
Luis Estrada
Luis Estrada, Sandra Solares
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Javier León Rodríguez
Screenplay
Luis Estrada
Director
Jaime Sampietro
Screenplay
Luis Estrada
Screenplay
Vicente Leñero
Screenplay
Mariana Paredes
Stunt Coordinator
Luis Estrada
Producer
Luis Estrada
Editor
Norman Christianson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Herod's Law
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What is Herod's Law about?
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.
Who directed Herod's Law?
Herod's Law was directed by Luis Estrada.
Who stars in Herod's Law?
The principal cast of Herod's Law includes Damián Alcázar, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Salvador Sánchez, Isela Vega, Juan Carlos Colombo.
When was Herod's Law released and how long is it?
Herod's Law was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
How much did Herod's Law make at the box office?
Herod's Law grossed $52K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Herod's Law?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Herod's Law was composed by Santiago Ojeda.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Herod's Law?
Herod's Law holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).