Raza
"The film Franco tried to destroy — his own Spanish Civil War epic!"
Originally released in 1942. Raza is a drama/history film. directed by José Luis Sáenz de Heredia.
Starring Alfredo Mayo, Ana Mariscal, and José Nieto
Synopsis
The troubled story of the Churruca family, a noble lineage of brave seamen, descendants of Cosme Damián Churruca, the Spanish hero of the Battle of Trafalgar; from the Spanish-American War (1898) to the end of the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). (In 1950, a new cut of the film was released with less ideological depth and ten minutes shorter.)
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 30, 1942
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alfredo Mayo
as José Churruca
Ana Mariscal
as Marisol Mendoza
José Nieto
as Pedro Churruca
Blanca de Silos
as Isabel Churruca
Rosina Mendía
as Isabel Acuña de Churruca
Pilar Soler
as Spy
Julio Rey de las Heras
as Pedro Churruca's Father
Luis Arroyo
as Jaime Churruca
Raúl Cancio
as Luis Echevarría
Manuel Arbó
as Mr. Echevarría
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- CEA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raza about?
The troubled story of the Churruca family, a noble lineage of brave seamen, descendants of Cosme Damián Churruca, the Spanish hero of the Battle of Trafalgar; from the Spanish-American War (1898) ...
Who directed Raza?
Raza was directed by José Luis Sáenz de Heredia.
How long is Raza?
Raza has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Raza released?
Raza was released on January 30, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Raza?
The main cast of Raza includes Alfredo Mayo, Ana Mariscal, José Nieto, Blanca de Silos, Rosina Mendía.