Lecumberri, the Dark Palace movie poster

Lecumberri, the Dark Palace

November 2, 1977 1h 50m 5.2/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1977. Lecumberri, the Dark Palace is a documentary film. directed by Arturo Ripstein.

Starring Emilio Ebergenyi, Tomás Pérez Turrent, and Alberto Ulloa

Synopsis

The Lecumberri Penitentiary was one of the most notorious prisons in 20th-century Mexico, known for the notorious inmates who were held there and the appalling living conditions inside. This documentary records daily life in the prison shortly before its closure.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 2, 1977 48 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (5 votes)
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Mexico Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Production Companies

  • Estudios Churubusco Azteca
  • Centro de Producción de Cortometraje

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lecumberri, the Dark Palace about?

The Lecumberri Penitentiary was one of the most notorious prisons in 20th-century Mexico, known for the notorious inmates who were held there and the appalling living conditions inside. This docume...

Who directed Lecumberri, the Dark Palace?

Lecumberri, the Dark Palace was directed by Arturo Ripstein.

How long is Lecumberri, the Dark Palace?

Lecumberri, the Dark Palace has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was Lecumberri, the Dark Palace released?

Lecumberri, the Dark Palace was released on November 2, 1977 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Lecumberri, the Dark Palace?

The main cast of Lecumberri, the Dark Palace includes Emilio Ebergenyi, Tomás Pérez Turrent, Alberto Ulloa.