Malambo
Originally released in 1942. Malambo is a drama film. directed by Alberto de Zavalía.
Starring Delia Garcés, Oscar Valicelli, and Orestes Caviglia
Synopsis
Based on a quechua legend, Malambo tells the story of a woman who lost her husband and son because of the greedy patrón of an hacienda. She swore that she would never remove the cloth over her eyes until her dead were avenged by the deaths of the patrón and his daughter. Nature seems to be on her side, since a drought has afflicted the land. Her other son, Malambo, accepts the duty of revenge. Malambo is no normal human: he is the runa-uturungo, or Hombre Tigre, of Quechua lore, and he cannot be wounded by bullets. He leads the obreros to rise in revolt and defeats the patrón. However, instead of killing the patrón's daughter--the blind Urpila --he falls in love with her, thereby breaking his mother's heart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Argentina
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Establecimientos Filmadores Argentinos
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malambo about?
Based on a quechua legend, Malambo tells the story of a woman who lost her husband and son because of the greedy patrón of an hacienda. She swore that she would never remove the cloth over her eye...
Who directed Malambo?
Malambo was directed by Alberto de Zavalía.
How long is Malambo?
Malambo has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Malambo released?
Malambo was released on October 30, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Malambo?
The main cast of Malambo includes Delia Garcés, Oscar Valicelli, Orestes Caviglia, Milagros de la Vega, Alberto Bello.