The Recourse to the Method
El recurso del método
Synopsis
Set in the early 1900s, this film charts the rule of a Latin American dictator as he moves from being a charming despot to a tyrannical ruler before he is finally ousted, only to die in obscurity in Paris. Early in his regime, the resources and agricultural products his country sells command high prices, and he is a reasonably confident, even gentle, ruler who likes to take long vacations with his daughter in Paris. After World War I, with falling prices and a number of coup attempts behind him, his rule becomes quite cruel.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Littín
- Screenplay & Story
- Alejo Carpentier, Régis Debray, Miguel Littín
- Original Score
- Leo Brouwer
- Original Title
- El recurso del método
- Country of Origin
- Cuba, France, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Production Studios
- Producciones America, ICAIC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Littín
Alejo Carpentier, Régis Debray, Miguel Littín
Leo Brouwer
Ricardo Aronovich
Ramón Aupart
Michèle Ray-Gavras
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Littín
Director
Ricardo Aronovich
Director of Photography
Régis Debray
Writer
Leo Brouwer
Original Music Composer
Miguel Littín
Writer
Michèle Ray-Gavras
Producer
Ramón Aupart
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Recourse to the Method
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What is The Recourse to the Method about?
Set in the early 1900s, this film charts the rule of a Latin American dictator as he moves from being a charming despot to a tyrannical ruler before he is finally ousted, only to die in obscurity in Paris. Early in his regime, the resources and agricultural products his country sells command high prices, and he is a reasonably confident, even gentle, ruler who likes to take long vacations with his daughter in Paris. After World War I, with falling prices and a number of coup attempts behind him, his rule becomes quite cruel.
Who directed The Recourse to the Method?
The Recourse to the Method was directed by Miguel Littín.
Who stars in The Recourse to the Method?
The principal cast of The Recourse to the Method includes Katy Jurado, Nelson Villagra, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Reynaldo Miravalles, Raúl Pomares.
When was The Recourse to the Method released and how long is it?
The Recourse to the Method was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Recourse to the Method?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Recourse to the Method was composed by Leo Brouwer.
Is The Recourse to the Method based on a book or true story?
The Recourse to the Method is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alejo Carpentier".