Cuartelazo (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1977, Cuartelazo is an action, drama and history film directed by Alberto Isaac, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Narration of one of the bloodiest episodes of the Mexican national history, The Tragic Ten, beginning when General Victoriano Huerta sent to kill President Francisco I. Madero, Vice President José María Pino Suárez and Senator Belisario Dominguez. The film recreates the moment of the execution at the hands of Huerta and his accomplices Bernardo Reyes, Félix Díaz and Manuel Mondragón.
Who’s in it. Cuartelazo stars Bruno Rey as Victoriano Huerta, Héctor Ortega as Belisario Domínguez, Arturo Beristáin as Sebastián Quiroga and Alejandro Parodi as José Ma. Iglesias, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Cuartelazo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cuartelazo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cuartelazo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cuartelazo (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cuartelazo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cuartelazo worth watching?
- Cuartelazo holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cuartelazo?
- Cuartelazo stars Bruno Rey, Héctor Ortega, Arturo Beristáin, Alejandro Parodi and Eduardo López Rojas.
- When was Cuartelazo released?
- Cuartelazo was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.