Janitzio

Sep 27, 1935

1h 2m

★ 5.8

Overview

First all Mexican sound film. Story is based on the ancient customs and legends of the fisherfolk as they come into conflict with the exploitation of agents sent by "big business" from the cities.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Compañía Cinematográfica Mexicana

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Cast

Zirahuén

Emilio Fernández

Eréndira

María Teresa Orozco

Manuel Moreno

Gilberto González

Luis

Felipe de Flores

Don Pablo

Max Langler

Tacha

Adela Valdés

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