El compadre Mendoza
Originally released in 1934. El compadre Mendoza is a drama/war film. directed by Fernando de Fuentes. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pepe del Río, Alfredo del Diestro, and Carmen Guerrero
Synopsis
In the midst of the Mexican Revolution, the landowner Mendoza manages to get along with both the government and the revolutionary group. For the former, he is a supporter of Huerta. For the latter, he is a Zapata supporter. Depending on the political preference of whoever visits him at his hacienda, he has portraits of Huerta or Zapata put up, and organizes a party in honor of his visitors. However, time goes by and the situation becomes untenable. For whom will he take sides?
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 5, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (24 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pepe del Río
as Felipe Mendoza
Alfredo del Diestro
as Rosalio Mendoza
Carmen Guerrero
as Dolores 'Lolita' Garcia Mendoza
Antonio R. Frausto
as Gen. Felipe Nieto
Luis G. Barreiro
as Atenógenes
Emma Roldán
as María
José Ignacio Rocha
as Jerónimo
Abraham Galán
as Colonel Martínez
Ricardo Carti
as Ventura Mendoza
Alfonso Sánchez Tello
as El Gordo
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Interamericana Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El compadre Mendoza about?
In the midst of the Mexican Revolution, the landowner Mendoza manages to get along with both the government and the revolutionary group. For the former, he is a supporter of Huerta. For the latter,...
Who directed El compadre Mendoza?
El compadre Mendoza was directed by Fernando de Fuentes.
How long is El compadre Mendoza?
El compadre Mendoza has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was El compadre Mendoza released?
El compadre Mendoza was released on April 5, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in El compadre Mendoza?
The main cast of El compadre Mendoza includes Pepe del Río, Alfredo del Diestro, Carmen Guerrero, Antonio R. Frausto, Luis G. Barreiro.