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"El Imperio de la Fortuna"
1986
Directed by Arturo Ripstein
Acclaimed
filmmaker Arturo Ripstein presents a powerful drama about a poor peasant who
finds fortune in cockfighting, which leads to new wealth, corruption and
tragedy as he enters the higher-stakes gambling world. Based on a story by
Juan Rulfo. With Ernesto Gomez Cruz and Blanca Guerra. Winner of 8 Ariel
Awards, including Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, and Actor (Cruz). Spanish with English subtitles. 130 minutes. |
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