The Shadow of the Tyrant
1960, Spanish. Directed by Julio Bracho.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Julio BrachoDirector
- Tito JuncoGeneral Ignacio Aguirre
- Roberto CañedoPresidente Cámara de diputados
- Tito NovaroDiputado
- Tomás PerrínDiputado Axcaná González
- Bárbara GilRosario
- Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.El Caudillo
- Ignacio López TarsoGeneral Hilario Jiménez
- Carlos López MoctezumaDiputado Emilio Olivier Fernández
- Víctor Manuel MendozaGeneral Elizondo
- Fernando MendozaDiputado Juan Manuel Mijares
- Agustín IsunzaRemigio Tarabana
- Prudencia GrifellDueña de burdel
Details
- Released
- 22 August 1960
- Original title
- La sombra del Caudillo
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Julio Bracho, Jesús Cárdenas
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What The Shadow of the Tyrant is based on
The Shadow of the Tyrant is adapted from a novel.
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The Shadow of the Tyrant runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
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The Shadow of the Tyrant is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Shadow of the Tyrant?
The Shadow of the Tyrant (1960) was directed by Julio Bracho and stars Tito Junco, Roberto Cañedo, Tito Novaro.
What is The Shadow of the Tyrant based on?
The Shadow of the Tyrant is adapted from a novel.