El principio
Originally released in 1973. El principio is a action/drama film. directed by Gonzalo Martínez Ortega. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Lucha Villa, Narciso Busquets, and Andrés García
Synopsis
Mexico is in the midst of Revolution when the protagonist returns after studying in Paris to find his native town in Chihuahua occupied by Francisco Villa’s revolutionary forces. He visits his deserted home and remembers people and events from his adolescence that provide glimpses of pre-Revolutionary society under dictatorship: his uncle, the chief of police; his sister’s involvement with a liberal political association; bathing with the girls from a local brothel; a labor strike that ended in a massacre. Returning to the present he discovers that his father has been assassinated and, in the company of his father’s former servant, joins the revolutionary movement.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lucha Villa
as María del Rayo, la Coquena
Narciso Busquets
as Don Ernesto Domínguez
Andrés García
as Luciano
Fernando Balzaretti
as David Domínguez
Sergio Bustamante
as Don Pancho
Aurora Clavel
as Madre Soldadera
Patricia Aspíllaga
as Claudia Guadalajara
Evangelina Martínez
as Petrita
Bruno Rey
as General Cardiel
Lina Montes
as Doña Cuca
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Estudios Churubusco Azteca
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El principio about?
Mexico is in the midst of Revolution when the protagonist returns after studying in Paris to find his native town in Chihuahua occupied by Francisco Villa’s revolutionary forces. He visits his de...
Who directed El principio?
El principio was directed by Gonzalo Martínez Ortega.
How long is El principio?
El principio has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was El principio released?
El principio was released on December 3, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in El principio?
The main cast of El principio includes Lucha Villa, Narciso Busquets, Andrés García, Fernando Balzaretti, Sergio Bustamante.