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El zarco

1920 Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

In early 1860's Mexico, Nicolás (Contreras Torres) wants to marry Manuela (Chavarri) but she runs off with bandit El Zarco (Cantalauba) She soon becomes disillusioned by her lover's cruelty and the brutality of bandit life. In the meantime, Nicolas has turned his romantic attentions to Pilar, Manuela's adopted sister. At the climax. El Zarco is captured and shot, Nicolas marries Pilar, and Manuela dies.

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Year 1920
Country Mexico
Genre Drama
Director José Manuel Ramos
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its drama on the contrast between romantic impulse and harsh reality, relying on a classic love triangle to explore the social morals of the era.

What lingers after viewing is a tense story about choice and consequence, where personal happiness is inextricably linked to moral fortitude. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: José Manuel Ramos

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