The Strong Arm

The Strong Arm (1958)

January 1st, 19580h 0min

Drama, Comedy
73%

Overview

Agileo, a government employee, is commissioned to build a road in a town. At first, he suffers the hostility of the locals, but a letter from the government makes them believe that he is an influential character and they begin to treat him well, to the degree that he becomes the local cacique.


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