El compadre Mendoza
In the midst of the Mexican Revolution, the landowner Mendoza manages to get along with both the government and the revolutionary group. For the former, he is a supporter of Huerta. For the latter, he is a Zapata supporter. Depending on the political preference of whoever visits him at his hacienda, he has portraits of Huerta or Zapata put up, and organizes a party in honor of his visitors. However, time goes by and the situation becomes untenable. For whom will he take sides?
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1934 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Genre | Drama, War |
| Director | Fernando de Fuentes |
| Runtime | 85 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (25 votes) |
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El compadre Mendoza has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1934. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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🎭 Cast
Pepe del Río
Felipe Mendoza
Alfredo del Diestro
Rosalio Mendoza
Carmen Guerrero
Dolores 'Lolita' Garcia Mendoza
Antonio R. Frausto
Gen. Felipe Nieto
Luis G. Barreiro
Atenógenes
Emma Roldán
María
José Ignacio Rocha
Jerónimo
Abraham Galán
Colonel Martínez
Ricardo Carti
Ventura Mendoza
Alfonso Sánchez Tello
El Gordo
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