Prisoner 13
Originally released in 1933. Prisoner 13 is a drama film. directed by Fernando de Fuentes. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alfredo del Diestro, Luis G. Barreiro, and Adela Sequeyro
Synopsis
Colonel Carrasco's wife Marta leaves him taking his young son. The child, Juan, grows into an admirable and well-mannered young man. Having been promoted to a higher rank of power amidst the Mexican Revolution, the indulgent and corrupt Colonel accepts a bribe to free a revolutionary, Felipe Martinez, from his prison. Martinez has been sentenced to execution at the hands of a firing squad. Carrasco asks to have the revolutionary replaced by absolutely anyone. In a twist of fate, that anyone turns out to be his own long lost son Juan. Upon receiving this news, Marta races to the prison and explains the predicament to Carrasco. He subsequently desperately attempts to prevent the gunning down of his son by his very own government officials.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 31, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alfredo del Diestro
as Colonel Julián Carrasco
Luis G. Barreiro
as Zertuche
Adela Sequeyro
as Marta
Arturo Campoamor
as Juan
Adela Jaloma
as Gloria
Emma Roldán
as Margarita Ramos
Antonio R. Frausto
as Enrique Madariaga
Luis Sánchez Tello
as Captain Salgado
Joaquín Coss
as Ordóñez
Ricardo Carti
as José
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Compañía Nacional Productora de Películas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prisoner 13 about?
Colonel Carrasco's wife Marta leaves him taking his young son. The child, Juan, grows into an admirable and well-mannered young man. Having been promoted to a higher rank of power amidst the Mexica...
Who directed Prisoner 13?
Prisoner 13 was directed by Fernando de Fuentes.
How long is Prisoner 13?
Prisoner 13 has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Prisoner 13 released?
Prisoner 13 was released on May 31, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Prisoner 13?
The main cast of Prisoner 13 includes Alfredo del Diestro, Luis G. Barreiro, Adela Sequeyro, Arturo Campoamor, Adela Jaloma.