La vuelta del Coyote

In the mid-19th century, California, a Mexican territory, became part of the United States. Faced with the possibility of being dispossessed of his land by the new authorities, Don César de Echagüe, a Spanish nobleman, asks his son César, a capricious and insufferable fop, for help.

Directed by Mario Camus, La vuelta del Coyote leans on a strong ensemble — Jose Coronado, Nigel Davenport, Ramón Langa — 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 1998.