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Macario (1960)

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Macabre, haunting and wonderful

Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.

Cast & Crew

Director
Roberto Gavaldón
  • Profile picture of Ignacio López Tarso
    Macario Ignacio López Tarso
  • Profile picture of Pina Pellicer
    Esposa de Macario Pina Pellicer
  • Profile picture of Enrique Lucero
    La muerte Enrique Lucero
  • Profile picture of Mario Alberto Rodríguez
    Don Ramiro Mario Alberto Rodríguez
  • Profile picture of José Gálvez
    El Demonio José Gálvez
  • Profile picture of Eduardo Fajardo
    Virrey Eduardo Fajardo
  • Profile picture of Consuelo Frank
    Virreina Consuelo Frank
  • Profile picture of Luis Aceves Castañeda
    Verdugo infartado (uncredited) Luis Aceves Castañeda

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