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El corresponsal
A true story set during the most violent phase of the Mexican revolution!
Genres
ActionHistoryWesternCrime
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
95 min
Release Date
1994-06-29
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
10
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Claudio Brook
William S. Benton
Alonso Echánove
Pancho Villa
Edward George
Thomas A. Canning
Mario Iván Martínez
Teddy
Fernando Mena
Hipólito
Miguel Galván
Ángel
Óscar Castañeda
Patricio
Virgilio Ariel Rivera
Rodolfo Fierro
Gregorio Ruiz
Goyo
María Elena Velasco
Matron
Alan Trion
British Consul
Florencio Acosta
Lord Frothingham
Burdette Zea
Sam
Robert Bockman
American cameraman
Ana Arjona
Lady Marchbanks
Roger Cudney
Colonel Cosmo
Víctor Carpinteiro
Villista Officer
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