El gavilán de la sierra (2002) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2002, El gavilán de la sierra is a notable film directed by Juan Antonio de la Riva, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Musician Rosendo Nevárez learns of his brother Gabriel’s death in a remote spot in the Durango mountains and decides to return to his boyhood home to learn more about his brother’s untimely end. Gabriel, who was more widely known as the “Mountain Hawk,” led an outlaw’s life which was either that of a lowly criminal or daring do-gooder, as accounts of the man’s life vary depending on the point of view of the interviewee. As Rosendo digs deeper for the truth, it becomes apparent that Gabriel was a heroic figure worthy of the song his brother plans to write in his commemoration—if only Rosendo can overcome his growing envy for his brother’s immortal status as a swashbuckling rebel.

Who’s in it. El gavilán de la sierra stars Guillermo Larrea, Claudia Goytia, Mario Almada and Abel Woolrich, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, El gavilán de la sierra has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El gavilán de la sierra page.