Father Morelos
| Father Morelos | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Miguel Contreras Torres |
| Written by | Lucas Alamán Miguel Contreras Torres J. Hernández Dávalos Carlos María de Bustamante |
| Produced by | Miguel Contreras Torres |
| Starring | Domingo Soler Consuelo Frank Narciso Busquets |
| Cinematography | Alex Phillips |
| Edited by | Juan José Marino |
| Music by | Miguel Bernal Jiménez |
Production company | Hispano Continental Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Father Morelos (Spanish: El padre Morelos) is a 1943 Mexican historical drama film directed by Miguel Contreras Torres and starring Domingo Soler, Consuelo Frank and Narciso Busquets.[1] It is a biopic inspired by the life of José María Morelos, one of the leaders of the Mexican War of Independence. It was followed by a sequel Lightning in the South.[2] It was shot at the Azteca Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Luis Moya.
Cast
[edit]- Domingo Soler as José María Morelos y Pavón
- Consuelo Frank as María Antonia Morelos
- Narciso Busquets as José María Morelos y Pavón niño
- Dolores Camarillo as María Barragán
- Gloria Morel as Brigida Almonte
- Alfredo del Diestro as Melchor Gutiérrez
- Antonio R. Frausto as Gregorio Zapién
- Raúl Guerrero as Sebastían
- Carlos Villarías as Natividad Godínez
- Ricardo Mutio as Rafael Guedéa
- Socorro Astol as Juana Pavón
- Manuel Noriega as Manuel Morelos
- Paco Martínez as Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
- Alfredo de Soto as Don Ignacio Allende
- Paco Astol as Arriero Jacinto
- Juan José Laboriel as Negro Zenón
- Ricardo Carti as Conde de Sierra Gorda
- Lupe Inclán as Marta Gutiérrez
- Lupe del Castillo as Eugenia de Godínez
References
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- Ramírez, Gabriel . Miguel Contreras Torres, 1899-1981. Centro de Investigación y Enseñanza Cinematográficas, Universidad de Guadalajara, 1994.
- Turner, Frederick C. The Dynamic of Mexican Nationalism. University of North Carolina Press, 1968.
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