The Head of Pancho Villa

The Head of Pancho Villa

1957 · 94 min · ★ 5.8 · Western, Horror, Mystery

Rival factions struggle over a box that was entrusted by Pancho Villa to several members of his higher command. Second of three films in series "El jinete sin cabeza."

Directed by Chano Urueta · Written by Ramón Obón

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