The Mexican
6/10
Rating
81 min
Runtime
1956
Release Year
Vladimir Kaplunovskiy
Director
Cast
Oleg Strizhenov, Boris Andreyev, Daniil Sagal, Mark Pertsovskiy, Nadezhda Rumyantseva
Quick Synopsis
Set in 1910 during the Mexican Revolution, the story follows Felipe Rivera, a young man whose parents were executed by the oppressive Diaz dictatorship. Determined to join the fight for freedom, Felipe becomes part of a revolutionary group planning an uprising against the regime. As the rebellion approaches, the group faces a shortage of weapons and funds. To help secure the money needed for arms, Felipe agrees to fight Ward, the strongest American boxer, in a boxing match, hoping his victory will provide the resources necessary for the revolution.
Detailed Synopsis of The Mexican
Based on the short story by Jack London. 1910 year. Mexican patriots are preparing an uprising against the dictatorship of Diaz. Young Felipe Rivera joins the revolutionary junta, whose father and mother were shot by dictators. The hour of rebellion is near, but the heroes lack weapons. To get the necessary amount of money, Rivera decides to perform in the ring against Ward, America’s strongest boxer...
