Rain for a Dusty Summer

Sep 22, 1971

1h 33m

★ 4.3

I Have No Regrets - To Conquer Fear is to Conquer Death

Overview

In Mexico, a mad general is leading his own war against the Church. Priests are rounded up, churches burned down and religion outlawed. The suffering of one pious catholic priest could bring the tide of change however.

Genres

Drama

Western

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Cast

The General

Ernest Borgnine

Miguel Pro

Humberto Almazán

Humberto Pro

Sancho Gracia

Colonel Marinos

Aldo Sambrell

Joe Weiler

Harry Harris

Loreto

Gemma Cuervo

Sra. Pro

Nela Conjiu

Capt. Larrea

Carlos Casaravilla

Luis Vilches

Vicente Sangiovanni

Sra. Altera

Maida Severn

Margarita

Marta Flores

Ana Pro

Tina Sainz

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