Macario
"Macabre, haunting and wonderful"
Originally released in 1960. Macario is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Roberto Gavaldón.
Starring Ignacio López Tarso, Pina Pellicer, and Enrique Lucero
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 9, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
8.7/10
Excellent (201 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ignacio López Tarso
as Macario
Pina Pellicer
as Esposa de Macario
Enrique Lucero
as La muerte
Mario Alberto Rodríguez
as Don Ramiro
José Gálvez
as El Demonio
Eduardo Fajardo
as Virrey
Consuelo Frank
as Virreina
José Dupeyrón
Celia Tejeda
as Chona
Luis Aceves Castañeda
as Verdugo infartado (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Clasa Films Mundiales
- Estudios Churubusco Azteca
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macario about?
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 shar...
Who directed Macario?
Macario was directed by Roberto Gavaldón.
How long is Macario?
Macario has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Macario released?
Macario was released on June 9, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Macario?
The main cast of Macario includes Ignacio López Tarso, Pina Pellicer, Enrique Lucero, Mario Alberto Rodríguez, José Gálvez.
Is Macario worth watching?
Macario has a user rating of 8.7/10 based on 201 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.