The dictator Anastasio rules with an iron fist backed by business-men making deals and speeches about building canals, completely disconnected from the chaos amongst the population. Anastasio is rumored to have died after an incident with a mirror and a violent confrontation after literally crowing as a cock amongst his chicken followers. The afterlife is shown as a casino where Anastasio strong-arms his way into heaven. Divination is used to find the next dictator, and a sailor and his black, peasant sidekick find themselves attempting to start a revolution with an organ, dragging it through the countryside, as the movie explores the country, culture and music.
| Release Date | May 14, 1963 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | El otro Cristóbal | |
| Runtime | 1h 55min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | Spanish | |
| Original Language | Spanish | |
| Production Countries | — | |
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