The Underdogs
1940, Spanish. Directed by Chano Urueta.
The grand drama of Mexican people!
During the Mexican Revolution, the people tired of living in poverty and enduring the atrocities committed by the federals, decide to follow one of their own, General Demetrio Macias, a thief with tricks he learned in jail and who along with "La Pintada" decides to take his people to victory. Led by Captain Anastacio Montañez, the newly formed army fight and honor their code at the same time as they loot houses to spread the wealth.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Chano UruetaDirector
- Isabela CoronaLa pintada
- Emilio FernándezPancracio
- Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.Demetrio Macías
- Domingo SolerAnastasio Montañéz
- Esther FernándezCamila
- Carlos López MoctezumaEl curro (Luis Cervantes) (as C. Lopez Moctezuma)
- Beatriz RamosMujer de Demetrio
- Alfredo del DiestroEl güero Margarito
- Emma RoldánMamá de Camila
- Miguel InclánEl meco
- Eduardo ArozamenaVenancio
- Alfonso BedoyaEl manteca (as Alfonso Bedolla)
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1940
- Original title
- Los de abajo
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Chano Urueta, Aurelio Manrique
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What The Underdogs is based on
The Underdogs is based on The Underdogs (1916) by Mariano Azuela.
1916
The Underdogs
By Mariano Azuela
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The Underdogs runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Underdogs on?
The Underdogs isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Underdogs?
If you liked The Underdogs, try Zama, The Movie Teller, Munich - The Edge of War.
Who directed The Underdogs?
The Underdogs (1940) was directed by Chano Urueta and stars Isabela Corona, Emilio Fernández, Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr..
What is The Underdogs based on?
The Underdogs is based on The Underdogs (1916) by Mariano Azuela.