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The Underdogs

The Underdogs

The grand drama of Mexican people!

1940 · 90 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, History

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.

Directed by Chano Urueta · Written by Aurelio Manrique

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