El sargento Perez
El sargento Perez

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El sargento Perez

1973
Movie
95 min
Spanish

Two buddies from Pancho Villa's regiment go on a mission. Light comedy, romance, songs...

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Director: Rene Cardona Jr.Genres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A dedicated sergeant finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a ruthless criminal organization. As he delves deeper into their operations, he uncovers a web of corruption and betrayal that threatens not only his career but his very life. The sergeant must use all his cunning and bravery to bring the criminals to justice.

Critical Reception

El sargento Perez was a moderately received action film in Mexico, known for its straightforward crime narrative and violent sequences, typical of exploitation films of the era. While not a critical darling, it found an audience for its gritty portrayal of law enforcement battling organized crime.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a gritty, no-nonsense depiction of police work.

  • Features intense action sequences and a clear hero-villain dynamic.

  • Reflects the crime drama tropes prevalent in Mexican cinema of the 1970s.

Google audience: Audience reception for El sargento Perez is scarce due to its niche release and age. However, it is generally remembered as a competent crime thriller that delivered on action and suspense, aligning with expectations for films in its genre during that period.

Fun Fact

Rene Cardona Jr. was a prolific director in Mexican cinema, known for a wide range of genres including horror, action, and exploitation films, making 'El sargento Perez' a characteristic example of his work in the crime genre.

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