Evil twin + gold heist + a kid sidekick. Mexican Western chaos, 1963 style.
Lawman on horseback cracks a case involving stolen gold bullion, the title to a mine, an evil twin and a plucky pre-adolescent boy. First in a series.
Stunts
Horseback chase sequences with 1963 safety standards.
Practical Effects
Mine sets built for maximum dramatic collapse potential.
Director
Manolo Muñoz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Antonio Aguilar was a massive ranchera singer who made over 100 films; this launched his 'El norteño' series.
Mexican Westerns of this era blended Hollywood tropes with local corrido traditions — notice the musical interludes.
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