Herod's Law
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In the 1940s, a small Mexican town has seen its last three mayors assassinated in rapid succession. A naive janitor is recruited to become the new mayor, and he believes he will modernize the little town and usher in a reign of peace. But the system corrupts him very quickly, and he takes to abusing his power while associating with an unscrupulous assortment of opportunists, hypocrites and criminals.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: La ley de Herodes
- Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Drama
- Release Date: 1999-11-09
- Runtime: 123 minutes
- Rating: 7.928/10 (194 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $52,000
- Production Companies: Bandidos Films, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Alta Vista Film Production, Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.0493
- Languages: Spanish
Cast & Crew
Damián Alcázar
as Juan Vargas
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
as López
Isela Vega
as Doña Lupe
Salvador Sánchez
as Pek
Juan Carlos Colombo
as Ramírez
Delia Casanova
as Rosa
Leticia Huijara
as Gloria
Alex Cox
as Gringo
Guillermo Gil
as Cura
Eduardo López Rojas
as Doctor
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herod's Law?▼
Herod's Law is a Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1999-11-09.
Who are the main actors in Herod's Law?▼
The main cast includes Damián Alcázar, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Isela Vega, Salvador Sánchez, Juan Carlos Colombo, .
Where can I watch Herod's Law online?▼
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Is Herod's Law based on a true story?▼
Why don't they want you to see it?
What is the IMDb rating of Herod's Law?▼
Herod's Law has an IMDb rating of 7.928/10 based on 194 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Herod's Law?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $52,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Herod's Law?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Bandidos Films, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Alta Vista Film Production, Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Herod's Law filmed?▼
Herod's Law was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Herod's Law?▼
The total runtime of Herod's Law is 123 minutes.
Is Herod's Law suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Herod's Law?▼
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