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The Realm of Fortune

Rating
6.9
233
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Original title
El imperio de la fortuna
Year
Running time
135 min.
Country
Mexico Mexico
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Screenwriter
Cast
Music
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Genre
Drama | Remake
Movie Groups
Juan Rulfo Adaptations
Synopsis
Based on a Juan Rulfo story, this film tells the story of Dionisio Pinzon, a poor peasant who becomes wealthy by raising gamecocks. He marries "La Caponera", whom he takes as his lucky charm, but eventually looses all his money in gambling. This film marks the first collaboration between Ripstein and his scriptwriter Paz Alicia Garciadiego.
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Awards
1986: San Sebastián: Best Actor (Ernesto Gómez Cruz)
1986: Ariel Awards: 9 Awards including Best Film and Director. 10 Nominations
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User history
The Realm of Fortune
1985
Arturo Ripstein
6.9
(233)
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