El Imperio de la Fortuna (1986)

Synopsis: Based on a short story by Juan Rolfo, EL IMPERIO DE LA FORTUNA tells the story of Dionosio Pinzon, a Mexican peasant living with his mother. Born with a deformed hand, and living a very meager... Based on a short story by Juan Rolfo, EL IMPERIO DE LA FORTUNA tells the story of Dionosio Pinzon, a Mexican peasant living with his mother. Born with a deformed hand, and living a very meager life, Dionosio's luck turns around when he is given a losing gamecock which he nurses back to health. He trains the bird for fighting, begins to make money, and begins a relationship with a gold-digging singer. As he makes money, though, he begins to become more and more corrupt--and it becomes apparent that his winning streak will not last. This story was also filmed by Roberto Gavaldon in 1965 as EL GALLO DE ORO (GOLDEN ROOSTER). [More]

Starring: Ernesto Gomez Cruz, Blanca Guerro, Alberto Estrella

Starring: Ernesto Gomez Cruz, Blanca Guerro, Alberto Estrella

Director: Arturo Ripstein

Director: Arturo Ripstein
Screenwriter: Paz Alicia Garciadiego

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