El Compadre Mendoza
In this celebrated classic of Mexican cinema, venerable character actor Alfredo del Diestro excels as the title character, an opportunistic landowner who plays both sides against the middle during the Mexican Revolution. Oozing charm, Rosalio Mendoza entertains government officers with his best cognac, then breaks out the mescal when the rebels appear. He exploits the misfortunes of his fellow gentry by marrying an impoverished young beauty whose charms will draw a handsome rebel general closer into their circle with dire consequences. This 1933 feature was the second installment of the "Revolution Trilogy" from Fernando de Fuentes, director of VAMONOS CON PANCHO VILLA.