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Lecumberri, the Dark Palace

1977 · 110 min Documentary
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

The Lecumberri Penitentiary was one of the most notorious prisons in 20th-century Mexico, known for the notorious inmates who were held there and the appalling living conditions inside. This documentary records daily life in the prison shortly before its closure.

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Original Title Lecumberri: El palacio negro
Year 1977
Country Mexico
Genre Documentary
Director Arturo Ripstein
Runtime 110 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (5 votes)

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Lecumberri, the Dark Palace is an acquired taste at 5.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1977. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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