Father Morelos

1942 | B/N | 108 min

Father José María Morelos y Pavón is sent to Saint Agustin’s church in Carácuaro in 1798. He clashes with the rich families in the area for helping those in need. Morelos joins the insurgent cause and as he begins to organize the independence movement there, his peasant followers take control of Carácuaro.

Country: México
Direction: Contreras Torres; Miguel
Script: de Bustamente; Carlos María, Alamán; Lucas, Contreras Torres; Miguel, Hernández Dávalos.; J.
Production: Contreras Torres; Miguel
Photography: Phillips Jr.; Alex
Sound: Randall; Howard, B. Carles; José
Music: Bernal Jiménez; Miguel
Cast:Soler; Domingo, Frank; Consuelo, Morel; Gloria, Jambrina; Francisco
Participation year at FICM: 2009

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