Before the Corpse of a Leader (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1974, Before the Corpse of a Leader is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Alejandro Galindo, running about 81 minutes. “Before the corpse of a leader the enemies are discovered and the "friends" fight for power...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A union leader dies in a sleazy hotel room, then the wife, mistress, police, co workers, reporters, colleagues, and political figures arrive to the hotel and each has its own intentions.
Who’s in it. Before the Corpse of a Leader stars David Reynoso as Lic. Requena, Gonzalo Vega as Baldomero Palomares Blanco, Celia Viveros as Madre de Clara and Ana Lilia Tovar as Gloria Olvera de Barrientos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Before the Corpse of a Leader has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before the Corpse of a Leader page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before the Corpse of a Leader tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before the Corpse of a Leader (1974)?
- In US, Before the Corpse of a Leader is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Before the Corpse of a Leader worth watching?
- Before the Corpse of a Leader holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before the Corpse of a Leader?
- Before the Corpse of a Leader stars David Reynoso, Gonzalo Vega, Celia Viveros, Ana Lilia Tovar and Hilda Cibar.
- When was Before the Corpse of a Leader released?
- Before the Corpse of a Leader was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.