The Strong Arm

The Strong Arm

1958 · ★ 7.7 · Drama, Comedy

Agileo, a government employee, is commissioned to build a road in a town. At first, he suffers the hostility of the locals, but a letter from the government makes them believe that he is an influential character and they begin to treat him well, to the degree that he becomes the local cacique.

Directed by Giovanni Korporaal · Written by Juan de la Cabada

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