Quick Facts
DirectorLuis Estrada
Runtime2h 3m · 15
GenresComedy · Crime · Drama · Mystery
Release1999-11-09
Film
Herod's Law
1999· 15· 2h 3m· Comedy· Crime· Drama· Mystery
“Why don't they want you to see it?”
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.
1999-11-09
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Key Crew
DirectorLuis Estrada
ScreenplayFernando Javier León Rodríguez
ProducerLuis Estrada
Director of PhotographyNorman Christianson
EditorLuis Estrada
Full cast & crew (28 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released1999-11-09
Runtime2h 3m · 15
StatusReleased
StudiosBandidos Films · Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía · Alta Vista Film Production
Box office$52,000
LanguagesSpanish
CountriesMexico
Rating8.0/10 · 207 votes
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