Mexican Bus Ride
Originally released in 1952. Mexican Bus Ride is a comedy/drama film. directed by Luis Buñuel. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Esteban Márquez, Lilia Prado, and Luis Aceves Castañeda
Synopsis
Newlywed Oliverio receives disturbing news that his mother is on her deathbed. He travels to a remote part of Mexico to fetch a lawyer who can sort out her will. Leaving his wife behind, he embarks on a bus ride that’s interrupted by an increasingly absurd series of episodes, including an impromptu birthday celebration; a one-legged man writhing in the mud; come-ons from an insatiable small-town belle, Raquel; and Oliverio’s frequent, Freudian nightmares.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 25, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (33 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Esteban Márquez
as Oliverio Grajales
Lilia Prado
as Raquel
Luis Aceves Castañeda
as Silvestre
Manuel Dondé
as Eladio Gonzales
Roberto Cobo
as Juan
Beatriz Ramos
as Elisa
Manuel Noriega
as Licenciado Figueroa
Roberto Meyer
as Don Nemesio Álvarez y Villalbazo
Pedro Elviro
as El cojo
Leonor Gómez
as Doña Linda
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Producciones Isla S.A.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mexican Bus Ride about?
Newlywed Oliverio receives disturbing news that his mother is on her deathbed. He travels to a remote part of Mexico to fetch a lawyer who can sort out her will. Leaving his wife behind, he embarks...
Who directed Mexican Bus Ride?
Mexican Bus Ride was directed by Luis Buñuel.
How long is Mexican Bus Ride?
Mexican Bus Ride has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Mexican Bus Ride released?
Mexican Bus Ride was released on June 25, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mexican Bus Ride?
The main cast of Mexican Bus Ride includes Esteban Márquez, Lilia Prado, Luis Aceves Castañeda, Manuel Dondé, Roberto Cobo.