Imperio de la Fortuna

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Based on a short story by Juan Rolfo EL IMPERIO DE LA FORTUNA 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. This story was also filmed by Roberto Gavaldon in 1965 as EL GALLO DE ORO (GOLDEN ROOSTER)

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This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 11 October, 2007.