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1960

Macario

Directed by Roberto Gavaldón
Macabre, haunting and wonderful

Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.

Duration

1h 31m

Released

May 9, 1960

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8.7

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Cast26

  • Ignacio López Tarso
  • Pina Pellicer
  • Enrique Lucero
  • Mario Alberto Rodríguez
  • José Gálvez
  • Eduardo Fajardo
  • Consuelo Frank
  • José Dupeyrón
  • Celia Tejeda

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