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Release Year1985
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama, History
Votes9
DirectorBenjamín Escamilla Espinosa, Ángel Rodríguez Vázquez
WritersBenjamín Escamilla Espinosa, Ángel Rodríguez Vázquez
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.4 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsLo negro del Negro
About Lo negro del Negro
Based on the book by the same name, the film follows the exploits of Arturo "El Negro" Durazo, who was the head of the police department in Mexico City, we witness his crimes and his eccentric life, that will inevitably lead to his fall.
Directed by Benjamín Escamilla Espinosa, Ángel Rodríguez Vázquez, Lo negro del Negro leans on a strong ensemble — Ricardo de Loera, Rodolfo de Anda, Juan Peláez — 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 crime titles of 1985.
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