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Cast
Gian Maria Volonté
as Tirano Banderas
Ana Belén
as Lupita
Juan Diego
as Nacho Veguillas
Fernando Guillén
as Quintín Pereda
Javier Gurruchaga
as Barón de Benicarles
Manuel Bandera
as Currito mi alma
Patricio Contreras
as Zacarías
Ignacio López Tarso
as Coronel de la Gándara
Enrique San Francisco
as Doctor Polaco
Gabriela Roel
as Chinita
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1993
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes12
DirectorJosé Luis García Sánchez
WritersJosé Luis García Sánchez, Rafael Azcona
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBanderas, the Tyrant
About Banderas, the Tyrant
In Santa Fe de Tierra Firme, an imaginary Latin American country, the indigenous dictator Santos Banderas rules with an iron fist. A group of rebels trying to seize power by force while some liberals try a change of government legally.
Directed by José Luis García Sánchez, Banderas, the Tyrant leans on a strong ensemble — Gian Maria Volonté, Ana Belén, Juan Diego — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1993.
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