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The Underdogs (1940)

Original title: Los de abajo

1940-06-01 · 1h 30m · ES
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The grand drama of Mexican people!

During the Mexican Revolution, the people tired of living in poverty and enduring the atrocities committed by the federals, decide to follow one of their own, General Demetrio Macias, a thief with tricks he learned in jail and who along with "La Pintada" decides to take his people to victory. Led by Captain Anastacio Montañez, the newly formed army fight and honor their code at the same time as they loot houses to spread the wealth.

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Chano UruetaDirector, WriterAurelio ManriqueWriter

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Isabela CoronaIsabela CoronaLa pintadaEmilio FernándezEmilio FernándezPancracioMiguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.Demetrio MacíasDomingo SolerDomingo SolerAnastasio MontañézEsther FernándezEsther FernándezCamilaCarlos López MoctezumaCarlos López MoctezumaEl curro (Luis Cervantes) (as C. Lopez Moctezuma)Beatriz RamosBeatriz RamosMujer de DemetrioAlfredo del DiestroAlfredo del DiestroEl güero MargaritoEmma RoldánEmma RoldánMamá de CamilaMiguel InclánMiguel InclánEl mecoEduardo ArozamenaEduardo ArozamenaVenancioAlfonso BedoyaAlfonso BedoyaEl manteca (as Alfonso Bedolla)

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Mexican revolution

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Genre affinityDrama · HistoryTheme affinityMexican RevolutionDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference241097Actor preference375589 · 373945 · 196965

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Frequently asked questions about The Underdogs

What is The Underdogs about?

During the Mexican Revolution, the people tired of living in poverty and enduring the atrocities committed by the federals, decide to follow one of their own, General Demetrio Macias, a thief with tricks he learned in jail and who along with "La Pintada" decides to take his people to victory. Led by Captain Anastacio Montañez, the newly formed army fight and honor their code at the same time as they loot houses to spread the wealth.

How long is The Underdogs?

The Underdogs has a runtime of 90 minutes.