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By Our Own Correspondent
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By Our Own Correspondent

Jun 29, 1994
1h 35m
★ 10.0

A true story set during the most violent phase of the Mexican revolution!

Overview

William Benton, a rich British landowner and cattle baron was murdered, creating one of the most bizarre and sensational international scandals in history. Thomas Canning, an inexperienced photo journalist from London, is sent to Mexico seeking fame and glory but eventually he reaches the camp of Pancho Villa to be told several conflicting versions of Benton's murder.

Genres

Action
History
Western
Crime

Production Companies

Vlady Realizadores
The London Film School

Cast

Claudio Brook

William S. Benton

Claudio Brook

Alonso Echánove

Pancho Villa

Alonso Echánove

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Thomas A. Canning

Edward George

Mario Iván Martínez

Teddy

Mario Iván Martínez

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Hipólito

Fernando Mena

Miguel Galván

Ángel

Miguel Galván

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Patricio

Óscar Castañeda

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Rodolfo Fierro

Virgilio Ariel Rivera

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Goyo

Gregorio Ruiz

María Elena Velasco

Matron

María Elena Velasco

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British Consul

Alan Trion

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Lord Frothingham

Florencio Acosta

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