Contrabando
Originally released in 1932. Contrabando is a drama/adventure film. directed by Alberto Mendez Bernal. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Don Alvarado, Dorothy Sebastian, and Ramón Pereda
Synopsis
Contrabando is an adventure film. The film tells of the millionaire Hernández who smuggles weapons from the United States into Mexico. He does this because he is planning an uprising. The hotel attendant Carlos is informed of this. Hernández and his troops are defeated by the army. Carlos is acquitted and can marry his lover Lolita. The film Contrabando was shot in locations on the border with the United States, such as Tijuana, Ensenada and Playas de Rosarito. It was shot in Spanish and in English under the title Contraband. The role of Lolita was cast for the English version with Dorothy Sebastian. Contrabando's plot was inspired by an actual 1929 rebellion led by José Gonzalo Escobar.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contrabando about?
Contrabando is an adventure film. The film tells of the millionaire Hernández who smuggles weapons from the United States into Mexico. He does this because he is planning an uprising. The hotel at...
Who directed Contrabando?
Contrabando was directed by Alberto Mendez Bernal.
How long is Contrabando?
Contrabando has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was Contrabando released?
Contrabando was released on September 14, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Contrabando?
The main cast of Contrabando includes Don Alvarado, Dorothy Sebastian, Ramón Pereda, Virginia Zurí, Paul Ellis.