Screenplay: Jaime Sampietro

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Jaime Sampietro. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Hell

2010 · Movie · 150 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Damián Alcázar · Joaquín Cosío · Ernesto Gómez Cruz · María Rojo

Synopsis Hell (2010) follows the journey of Benjamin Garcia, also known as Benny, who finds himself deported from the United States and thrust back into his bleak homeland. Struggling to find his footing, Benny becomes entangled in the dangerous world of...

7.4

6K votes

7.4

6K votes

Herod's Law

1999 · Movie · 120 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Damián Alcázar · Pedro Armendáriz Jr. · Guillermo Gil · Isela Vega

Synopsis Herod's Law (1999) unfolds in 1949 within the meticulously crafted village of San Pedro de los Saguaros, a tiny community of 100 residents where recent mayors have met tragic fates. As elections loom, the governing party selects Juan Vargas, a...

7.4

2K votes

7.4

2K votes

The Perfect Dictatorship

2014 · Movie · 143 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Damián Alcázar · Alfonso Herrera · Osvaldo Benavides · Joaquín Cosío

Synopsis The Perfect Dictatorship (2014) delves into the murky world of media manipulation and political corruption in Mexico. When TV MX, the nation's most influential television corporation, uncovers a scandal implicating Governor Carmelo Vargas in grave crimes and illicit activities, the...

6.8

1K votes

6.8

1K votes

Bandits

1991 · Movie · 95 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Eduardo Toussaint · Jorge Poza · Alan Gutiérrez · Sebastián Hiriart

Synopsis Bandits (1991) follows the journey of a young boy who flees from his boarding school to explore a nearby cave, unaware that it serves as a hideout for a group of notorious outlaws. When the bandits spot him, they give...

5.7

36 votes

5.7

36 votes

¡Que viva México!

2023 · Movie · 191 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Damián Alcázar · Alfonso Herrera · Joaquín Cosío · Ana Martín

Synopsis ¡Que viva México! (2023) follows the journey of a man who, after the passing of his grandfather, embarks on a trip to his ancestral home with his family. Upon arrival, the man and his loved ones find themselves entangled in...

5.6

430 votes

5.6

430 votes

Las muertas

2025 · Series · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Paulina Gaitan · Arcelia Ramírez · Joaquín Cosío · Alfonso Herrera

Synopsis Las muertas (2025) delves into the chilling tale of the Baladro sisters, whose heinous crimes were motivated by the infamous Mexican serial killers, Las Poquianchis. The series explores the dark and twisted path these sisters take, leaving a trail of...

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Amber

1993 · Movie · 91 min. · Mexico

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Jorge Russek · Alfredo Sevilla · Martín Altomaro · Muni Lubezki

Synopsis Amber (1993) is an odyssey that ventures beyond the confines of reality to unveil a breathtaking realm ruled solely by the power of imagination. The narrative follows a renowned hunter and his young protégé as they embark on a quest...

Not rated

Not rated