The Realm of Fortune
| The Realm of Fortune | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Arturo Ripstein |
| Written by | Juan Rulfo Paz Alicia Garciadiego |
| Starring | Ernesto Gómez Cruz |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
The Realm of Fortune (Spanish: El imperio de la fortuna) is a 1986 Mexican drama film directed by Arturo Ripstein. It is based on the short novel El gallo de oro by Juan Rulfo. The film was selected as the Mexican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 59th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.