The Underdogs
Seen it?1940 | 90 min | Drama, History
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for history buffs and anyone who loves a strong drama. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 30 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
During the Mexican Revolution, the people tired of living in poverty and enduring the atrocities committed by the federals, decide to follow one of their own, General Demetrio Macias, a thief with tricks he learned in jail and who along with "La Pintada" decides to take his people to victory. Led by Captain Anastacio Montañez, the newly formed army fight and honor their code at the same time as they loot houses to spread the wealth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
More like this
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Chano Urueta
- Isabela CoronaLa pintada
- Emilio FernándezPancracio
- Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.Demetrio Macías
- Domingo SolerAnastasio Montañéz
- Esther FernándezCamila
- Carlos López MoctezumaEl curro (Luis Cervantes) (as C. Lopez Moctezuma)
- Beatriz RamosMujer de Demetrio
- Alfredo del DiestroEl güero Margarito
- Emma RoldánMamá de Camila
- Miguel InclánEl meco