The Last Tunnel () is a 1987 Mexican drama film directed by Servando González. The film was selected as the Mexican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 61st Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Plot summary Manuel Iglesias, an engineer, is assigned to oversee the expansion of the railway line from the state of Chihuahua to the Pacific. He sends his adopted son, Julián, who is reluctant to take part in the project. Once there, Julián seduces Andarica, the daughter of the Tarahumara governor, and leaves her pregnant. Although he refuses to marry her, Manuel Iglesias promises the governor that the marriage will happen.
Cast David Reynoso as Manuel Iglesias 'El Mayor' Gerardo Zepeda as Pequeño Enrique Lucero as Juan Penagos Ignacio Guadalupe as Julián Holda Ramírez as Anarica Pablo Ortega as Oromi Claudio Sorel as Beltrán
See also List of submissions to the 61st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film List of Mexican submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
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