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Macario (1960)

Macario (1960)

Drama Fantasy

Macabre, haunting and wonderful

Release Date: 1960, June 9
Directors: Roberto Gavaldón
Countries: Mexico
Production: Clasa Films Mundiales, Estudios Churubusco Azteca
Cast: Enrique Lucero, Lídia Franco, Elizabeth Dupeyrón, Consuelo Frank, Miguel Arenas, Manuel Dondé, Enrique García Álvarez, Eduardo Fajardo, Ignacio López Tarso, José Luis Jiménez, Alicia del Lago, Alfredo Wally Barrón

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

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