Based on a short story El Gallo de Oro by Juan Rulfo, this film tells the story of Dionosio Pinzon, a Mexican peasant living with his mother. Born with a deformed hand, and living a very meager life, Dionosio's luck turns around when he is given a losing gamecock which he nurses back to health. He trains the bird for fighting, begins to make money, and begins a relationship with a gold-digging singer. As he makes money, though, he begins to become more and more corrupt--and it becomes apparent that his winning streak will not last. Remake of the 1964 film El Gallo de Oro.
Type: Feature FilmLength: 130 minutes
Year: 1986
Audio Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English
Themes: Comedy, Drama, History, Mexico
Director(s): Arturo Ripstein
