Miguel Zacarías
Zacarías began directing for film in 1933. Even from his early career he developed a reputation for recognizing new acting talent and founded the careers of the some of Mexico's most notable actors including Pedro Armendáriz in Rosario (1935), María Félix, Marga López, Esther Fernández, and Manuel Medel. His 1961 film Juana Gallo was entered into the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival. Zacarías directed his last film in 1986. He died at the age of 101 on April 20, 2006.
Los alegres Aguilares (1967)
Identical cousins with mismatched Odd Couple personalities. (more)
Identical cousins with mismatched Odd Couple personalities. (more)
Juan Colorado
(1966)
Silvia's father wants to marry her off to Rafael who, out of jealousy, wants to finish off Juan. Silvia dresses up as Juan to save his skin. (more)
Silvia's father wants to marry her off to Rafael who, out of jealousy, wants to finish off Juan. Silvia dresses up as Juan to save his skin. (more)
La infame (1954)
Sad lonely spinster makes friends with a little boy in the park, ends up kidnapping him when she learns about how unloved and neglected he is at home. And then... (more)
Sad lonely spinster makes friends with a little boy in the park, ends up kidnapping him when she learns about how unloved and neglected he is at home. And then... (more)
Flor de durazno (1945)
City slicker scams on young farmgirl while her fiance's in USA on a work permit. (more)
City slicker scams on young farmgirl while her fiance's in USA on a work permit. (more)
La loca (1952)
Mentally-ill woman went over the edge 15 years earlier, as a result of family traumas and the disappearance of her daughter. Now, present day, evil relatives are trying to take control of money she's inherited... (more)
Mentally-ill woman went over the edge 15 years earlier, as a result of family traumas and the disappearance of her daughter. Now, present day, evil relatives are trying to take control of money she's inherited... (more)
Tierra baja (1951)
A poor shepherd is convinced to marry a beautiful woman. This is a Maquiavellian plan schemed by the woman's fiancé and her father. (more)
A poor shepherd is convinced to marry a beautiful woman. This is a Maquiavellian plan schemed by the woman's fiancé and her father. (more)
El dolor de los hijos (1949)
The story of a family with nine children and the conflicts that exist between them. (more)
The story of a family with nine children and the conflicts that exist between them. (more)
Soledad (1947)
Soledad, a maid born in Argentina, works at a Mexican farm. The son of her employer will deceive her, pretending to marry her and leaving her pregnant. When she finds out that she has been tricked, she runs away from the farm. During her flight she meets a group of ... (more)
Soledad, a maid born in Argentina, works at a Mexican farm. The son of her employer will deceive her, pretending to marry her and leaving her pregnant. When she finds out that she has been tricked, she runs away from the farm. During her flight she meets a group of ... (more)
Standard biopic... (more)
La cuna vacía (1938)
Male half of a young couple gets distracted from his family duties and considers abandoning his wife and daughter. (more)
Male half of a young couple gets distracted from his family duties and considers abandoning his wife and daughter. (more)
Los dos rivales (1966)
Ranchera comedy -- the hero thinks his girlfriend has another suitor... but the suitor is really she herself in man-drag. (more)
Ranchera comedy -- the hero thinks his girlfriend has another suitor... but the suitor is really she herself in man-drag. (more)
Me he de comer esa tuna (1945)
In rural Mexico, a young man competes with his best school friend for the love of a girl whose marriage has been arranged by her parents. (more)
In rural Mexico, a young man competes with his best school friend for the love of a girl whose marriage has been arranged by her parents. (more)
The Spirit's Canyon (1943)
The love between María Ángela and Fernando is impossible because there's an ancient history of hate between their families. His father killed hers, and other family members have killed each other for years. When María Ángela's grandfather finds she's in love with ... (more)
The love between María Ángela and Fernando is impossible because there's an ancient history of hate between their families. His father killed hers, and other family members have killed each other for years. When María Ángela's grandfather finds she's in love with ... (more)
El enamorado
(1952)
Martin retired from his job as a hero because of his marriage to Rosario, a beautiful and ambitious girl who passed through the workshop where he works. However, Martin has to return in principle to help a friend from robbers. (more)
Martin retired from his job as a hero because of his marriage to Rosario, a beautiful and ambitious girl who passed through the workshop where he works. However, Martin has to return in principle to help a friend from robbers. (more)
Jesús, María y José
(1972)
The founder of Christianity and his sacred family. (more)
The founder of Christianity and his sacred family. (more)
The Four Juanes (1966)
Juan Sin Fiedo (Javier Solis), Juan Colorado (Antonio Aguilar), Juan Pistolas (Luis Aguilar) and Juan Charrasqueado join their destinies during the Mexican Revolution. (more)
Juan Sin Fiedo (Javier Solis), Juan Colorado (Antonio Aguilar), Juan Pistolas (Luis Aguilar) and Juan Charrasqueado join their destinies during the Mexican Revolution. (more)
Juana Gallo (1961)
Peasant woman leads a regiment during the final days of the Mexican Revolution. Also, romantic entanglements. (more)
Peasant woman leads a regiment during the final days of the Mexican Revolution. Also, romantic entanglements. (more)
Escuela para solteras
(1965)
All-star ranchera fest, rom-com style. Four charros, four eligible young ladies. (more)
All-star ranchera fest, rom-com style. Four charros, four eligible young ladies. (more)
The Sin of Adam and Eve (1969)
Absurd retelling of the story of Adam and Eve, this was the first of several biblical movies by director Miguel Zacarías that were intended to inspire the faithful but only inspired laughter instead. This film gained much notoriety due to the abundant nudity of its ... (more)
Absurd retelling of the story of Adam and Eve, this was the first of several biblical movies by director Miguel Zacarías that were intended to inspire the faithful but only inspired laughter instead. This film gained much notoriety due to the abundant nudity of its ... (more)