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Herod's Law

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1999 · 123 min Comedy Crime Mystery Drama
8.0 / 10 · TMDB

In the 1940s, a small Mexican town has seen its last three mayors assassinated in rapid succession. A naive janitor is recruited to become the new mayor, and he believes he will modernize the little town and usher in a reign of peace. But the system corrupts him very quickly, and he takes to abusing his power while associating with an unscrupulous assortment of opportunists, hypocrites and criminals.

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Original Title La ley de Herodes
Year 1999
Country Mexico
Genre Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Drama
Director Luis Estrada
Runtime 123 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.0/10 (204 votes)

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The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.

The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.

A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.

Director: Luis Estrada

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.

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