Miguel Contreras Torres Movies

Biopic of the revolutionary Simón Bolívar who fought to end Spanish rule over much of Latin America.

During 1950, Miguel Contreras Torres led a group of filmmakers to officially denounce William O. Jenkins' monopoly on film theaters, which was built...

Biography of early-1800s Mexican priest/statesman.

The Mad Empress is a 1939 American historical drama film depicting the 3-year reign of Maximilian I of Mexico and his struggles against Benito Juarez.

Antonio Guerra is an unemployed Spanish immigrant in the USA. His brother and mother in Spain haven't heard about him for many years or even receive...

No te engañes corazón (released in English as Don't Fool Yourself Dear) is the first full-feature film of Cantinflas after becoming a...

The story of Mexican President Benito Juárez and the emperor Maximilian of Habsburg and the empress Carlota.

A 1940 film.

Appointed by the dictator Huerta, a local official tries to use his authority to pressure a young woman into marrying him. Meanwhile,...

American journalist in Yucatan falls into the orbit of a local politician.

Drama film directed and written by Miguel Contreras Torres.

A 1933 film.

In early 1860's Mexico, Nicolás (Contreras Torres) wants to marry Manuela (Chavarri) but she runs off with bandit El Zarco (Cantalauba) She...

Latter part of the career of Padre Morelos, the 18th/19th century military leader. Sequel to... um... El Padre Morelos.

Episodes from the life of an alcoholic hobo.