Lecumberri, the Dark Palace(1977)
Lecumberri: El palacio negro
Lecumberri, the Dark Palace 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.
Lecumberri, the Dark Palace (1977) is a documentary film directed by Arturo Ripstein, released on November 2, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Emilio Ebergenyi, Tomás Pérez Turrent and Alberto Ulloa. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Arturo Ripstein
- Writers:
- José Emilio Pacheco, Miguel Necoechea, Tomás Pérez Turrent
- Producers:
- Hernán Littin
- Cinematographer:
- Tomomi Kamata
- Production:
- Estudios Churubusco Azteca, Centro de Producción de Cortometraje
- Status:
- Released
Lecumberri, the Dark Palace Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Arturo Ripstein, written by José Emilio Pacheco, Miguel Necoechea and Tomás Pérez Turrent, produced by Hernán Littin.
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Lecumberri, the Dark Palace Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Lecumberri, the Dark Palace – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lecumberri, the Dark Palace online?
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Lecumberri, the Dark Palace (1977) is available to stream on Nuestro Cine MX. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lecumberri, the Dark Palace?
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The main cast of Lecumberri, the Dark Palace (1977) includes Emilio Ebergenyi, Tomás Pérez Turrent and Alberto Ulloa. The film was directed by Arturo Ripstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lecumberri, the Dark Palace released?
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Lecumberri, the Dark Palace was released on November 2, 1977 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Lecumberri, the Dark Palace worth watching?
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Lecumberri, the Dark Palace (1977) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.