The Recourse to the Method (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1978, The Recourse to the Method is a drama film directed by Miguel Littín, running about 164 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the early 1900s, this film charts the rule of a Latin American dictator as he moves from being a charming despot to a tyrannical ruler before he is finally ousted, only to die in obscurity in Paris. Early in his regime, the resources and agricultural products his country sells command high prices, and he is a reasonably confident, even gentle, ruler who likes to take long vacations with his daughter in Paris. After World War I, with falling prices and a number of coup attempts behind him, his rule becomes quite cruel.
Who’s in it. The Recourse to the Method stars Katy Jurado, Nelson Villagra as Primer Magistrado, Ernesto Gómez Cruz and Reynaldo Miravalles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Recourse to the Method has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Recourse to the Method page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Recourse to the Method tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Recourse to the Method (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Recourse to the Method change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Recourse to the Method worth watching?
- The Recourse to the Method holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Recourse to the Method?
- The Recourse to the Method stars Katy Jurado, Nelson Villagra, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Reynaldo Miravalles and Raúl Pomares.