Herod's Law

Why don't they want you to see it?

Details

📅 Rilis: 09 Nov 1999 ⭐ Rating: 8.0 / 10 🕒 Durasi: 123 min

Sinopsis

In the 1940s, a small Mexican town has seen its last three mayors assassinated in rapid succession. A naive janitor is recruited to become the new mayor, and he believes he will modernize the little town and usher in a reign of peace. But the system corrupts him very quickly, and he takes to abusing his power while associating with an unscrupulous assortment of opportunists, hypocrites and criminals.

Sinopsis

In the 1940s, a small Mexican town has seen its last three mayors assassinated in rapid succession. A naive janitor is recruited to become the new mayor, and he believes he will modernize the little town and usher in a reign of peace. But the system corrupts him very quickly, and he takes to abusing his power while associating with an unscrupulous assortment of opportunists, hypocrites and criminals.

Editor's Take

The director's vision is perfectly realized in 'Herod's Law', thanks to its bold visual style and meticulous attention to detail.

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