The Last Tunnel (Spanish: El último túnel) 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.
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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