The Shadow of the Tyrant (1960)
• August 22nd, 1960 • 2h 9min
History, Drama, Thriller
Overview
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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