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By Our Own Correspondent

A true story set during the most violent phase of the Mexican revolution!

1994 · 95 min · ★ 10.0 · Action, History, Western, Crime

William Benton, a rich British landowner and cattle baron was murdered, creating one of the most bizarre and sensational international scandals in history. Thomas Canning, an inexperienced photo journalist from London, is sent to Mexico seeking fame and glory but eventually he reaches the camp of Pancho Villa to be told several conflicting versions of Benton's murder.

Directed by Iván Lipkies · Written by Iván Lipkies

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