A British cowboy gets murdered and Pancho Villa tells three different stories. Who's lying?
William Benton, a rich British landowner and cattle baron was murdered, creating one of the most bizarre and sensational international scandals in history. Thomas Canning, an inexperienced photo journalist from London, is sent to Mexico seeking fame and glory but eventually he reaches the camp of Pancho Villa to be told several conflicting versions of Benton's murder.
Acting
Alonso Echánove's Villa shifts charisma like changing hats.
Writing
Three unreliable flashbacks, zero easy answers.
Production
1994 Mexican indie budget, 1913 epic ambition.
Director
Iván Lipkies
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