La Cucaracha (1959 film)
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The Soldiers of Pancho Villa is a 1959
Mexican film directed by Ismael Rodríguez. At the 1959 Cannes Film Festival
, it was nominated for a Golden Palm award.
was exploding, there was a woman who made history, her name was La Cucaracha (María Félix
). Her great passion was the Revolution, but her downfall was a man: The Colonel Antonio Zeta (Emilio Fernández
), who has eyes for another woman, Isabel, the Widow (Dolores del Río
). The rivalry between both women explodes.
1959 in film
The year 1959 in film involved some significant events, with Ben-Hur winning a record 11 Academy Awards.-Events:* The Three Stooges make their 190th and last short film, Sappy Bull Fighters....
Mexican film directed by Ismael Rodríguez. At the 1959 Cannes Film Festival
1959 Cannes Film Festival
-Jury:*Marcel Achard *Antoni Bohdziewicz *Michael Cacoyannis *Carlos Cuenca *Pierre Daninos *Julien Duvivier *Max Favalelli *Gene Kelly *Carlo Ponti *Micheline Presle...
, it was nominated for a Golden Palm award.
Plot
When the Mexican RevolutionMexican Revolution
The Mexican Revolution was a major armed struggle that started in 1910, with an uprising led by Francisco I. Madero against longtime autocrat Porfirio Díaz. The Revolution was characterized by several socialist, liberal, anarchist, populist, and agrarianist movements. Over time the Revolution...
was exploding, there was a woman who made history, her name was La Cucaracha (María Félix
María Félix
María Félix was a Mexican film actress and one of the icons of the golden era of the Cinema of Mexico and also one of the myths of the Spanish language Cinema for her life style and personality...
). Her great passion was the Revolution, but her downfall was a man: The Colonel Antonio Zeta (Emilio Fernández
Emilio Fernández
Emilio "El Indio" Fernández was an actor, screenwriter and director of the cinema of Mexico. He is best known for his work as director of the film Maria Candelaria which won the Grand Prix at the 1946 Cannes Film Festival.-Early life:Fernández was born in Mineral del Hondo, Coahuila...
), who has eyes for another woman, Isabel, the Widow (Dolores del Río
Dolores del Río
Dolores del Río was a Mexican film actress. She was a star of Hollywood films during the silent era and in the Golden Age of Hollywood...
). The rivalry between both women explodes.
Cast
- María FélixMaría FélixMaría Félix was a Mexican film actress and one of the icons of the golden era of the Cinema of Mexico and also one of the myths of the Spanish language Cinema for her life style and personality...
- Refugio aka 'La Cucaracha' - Dolores del RíoDolores del RíoDolores del Río was a Mexican film actress. She was a star of Hollywood films during the silent era and in the Golden Age of Hollywood...
- Isabel Puente - Emilio FernándezEmilio FernándezEmilio "El Indio" Fernández was an actor, screenwriter and director of the cinema of Mexico. He is best known for his work as director of the film Maria Candelaria which won the Grand Prix at the 1946 Cannes Film Festival.-Early life:Fernández was born in Mineral del Hondo, Coahuila...
- Coronel Antonio Zeta - Antonio AguilarAntonio AguilarJosé Pascual Antonio Aguilar Barraza most commonly known as Antonio Aguilar, nicknamed "El Charro de México", was a Mexican film actor, singer, producer and screenwriter. During his career, he made over 150 albums, which sold 25 million copies, and made 167 movies...
- Capitán Ventura - Flor SilvestreFlor Silvestre (actress)Flor Silvestre , is a Mexican actress, ranchera singer, and comic book superhero. She is regarded as one of the great "folklóricas" of Mexican cinema, Silvestre is also one of the principal cinematographic and musical stars of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema...
- Lola - Ignacio López TarsoIgnacio López TarsoIgnacio López Tarso is a Mexican actor of stage, film and television. He is considered as one of the country's finest actors.-Early life:...
- Trinidad - Cuco SánchezCuco SánchezJosé del Refugio Sánchez Saldaña better known as Cuco Sanchez was a Mexican singer and songwriter who wrote dozens of hits, including Anillo de Compromiso, Anoche Estuve Llorando, Por qué Peca Esa Mujer, Fallaste Corazón, Cama de Piedra, "Siempre Hace Frio", and Arrieros Somos.His songs were...
- Cantante - Irma Torres - Soldadera
- Miguel Manzano - Gabriel Fuentes
- Lupe CarrilesLupe CarrilesLupe Carriles was a Mexican character actress who was mainly cast as maids, sometimes uncredited. One of her many memorable roles is "La Trompeta", in La Cucaracha , starring María Félix...
- Trompeta - Humberto Almazán - Soldado
- Alicia del Lago - Soldadera embarazada
- Emma RoldánEmma RoldánEmma Roldán was a Mexican character actress and costume designer. She is remembered as the sharp-tongued, domineering matron of Mexican cinema, and was nominated three times for a Silver Ariel Award.-Early life:...
- Comadrona - Tito Novaro - Jacobo Mendez
- Pedro ArmendárizPedro ArmendárizPedro Armendáriz was a Mexican actor of the cinema of Mexico and Hollywood.-Early life:Born Pedro Gregorio Armendáriz Hastings in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico to Pedro Armendáriz García-Conde and Adela Hastings . He was also the cousin of actress Gloria Marín...
- Coronel Valentín Razo