La ley de Herodes
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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.
Herod's Law is a 1940s-set Mexican dark comedy-drama about a naive janitor thrust into the role of mayor in a town plagued by political assassinations. Released in 1999, this film follows his rapid descent from idealist reformer to corrupt power-abuser as he navigates a system filled with opportunists and criminals. A sharp satire on political corruption and institutional decay.
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Damián AlcázarJuan Vargas
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.López
Isela VegaDoña Lupe
Salvador SánchezPek
Juan Carlos ColomboRamírez
Delia CasanovaRosa
Leticia HuijaraGloria
Alex CoxGringo
Guillermo GilCura
Eduardo López RojasDoctor
Ernesto Gómez CruzGobernador
Miguel Ángel FuentesPancho- Noemí GarcíaSecretaria
Luis de IcazaAlcalde Alfredo García
Manuel OjedaCantinero
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When was Herod's Law released?
The film was released on November 9, 1999.
What is the plot about?
Set in the 1940s, the story follows a humble janitor who is unexpectedly appointed mayor of a small Mexican town where the previous three mayors were assassinated. Though he initially aims to modernize the town and bring peace, he is quickly corrupted by the system and begins abusing his power alongside various criminals and hypocrites.
What genres does Herod's Law fall under?
The film is a blend of comedy, crime, mystery, and drama that works as a dark satire on political corruption.
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