The Recourse to the Method(1978)
El recurso del método
The Recourse to the Method Synopsis
Set in the early 1900s, this film charts the rule of a Latin American dictator as he moves from being a charming despot to a tyrannical ruler before he is finally ousted, only to die in obscurity in Paris. Early in his regime, the resources and agricultural products his country sells command high prices, and he is a reasonably confident, even gentle, ruler who likes to take long vacations with his daughter in Paris. After World War I, with falling prices and a number of coup attempts behind him, his rule becomes quite cruel.
The Recourse to the Method (1978) is a drama film directed by Miguel Littín, released on June 6, 1978 with a runtime of 2h 44m. It stars Katy Jurado, Nelson Villagra, Ernesto Gómez Cruz and Reynaldo Miravalles. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Miguel Littín
- Writers:
- Alejo Carpentier, Miguel Littín, Régis Debray
- Producers:
- Michèle Ray-Gavras
- Cinematographer:
- Ricardo Aronovich
- Composer:
- Leo Brouwer
- Production:
- Producciones America, ICAIC
- Status:
- Released
The Recourse to the Method Cast & Crew
Main cast
Katy Jurado
Nelson Villagra
as Primer Magistrado
Ernesto Gómez Cruz
Reynaldo Miravalles
Raúl Pomares
Salvador Sánchez
Claudio Obregón
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Miguel Littín, written by Alejo Carpentier, Miguel Littín and Régis Debray, produced by Michèle Ray-Gavras.
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The Recourse to the Method Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Recourse to the Method – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Recourse to the Method online?
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The Recourse to the Method (1978) is available to stream on Nuestro Cine MX. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Recourse to the Method?
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The main cast of The Recourse to the Method (1978) includes Katy Jurado, Nelson Villagra, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Reynaldo Miravalles and Raúl Pomares. The film was directed by Miguel Littín. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Recourse to the Method released?
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The Recourse to the Method was released on June 6, 1978 and runs for 2h 44m.
Is The Recourse to the Method worth watching?
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The Recourse to the Method (1978) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.