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El compadre Mendoza

1934

Overview

In the midst of the Mexican Revolution, the landowner Mendoza manages to get along with both the government and the revolutionary group. For the former, he is a supporter of Huerta. For the latter, he is a Zapata supporter. Depending on the political preference of whoever visits him at his hacienda, he has portraits of Huerta or Zapata put up, and organizes a party in honor of his visitors. However, time goes by and the situation becomes untenable. For whom will he take sides?

Details

Status
Released
Release date
April 5, 1934
Original language
Spanish
Spoken languages
Spanish
Countries
Mexico
Cinematography
Ross Fisher
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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