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The River and Death (1955)
El río y la muerte (original title)

91 min  -  Drama  -   30 June 1955 (Mexico)
6.9
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A useless and bloody vendetta has been going on for ages between two families in this mexican village... See full synopsis »

Director:

Luis Buñuel

Writers:

Luis Buñuel, Miguel Álvarez Acosta (novel), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Columba Domínguez, Miguel Torruco and Joaquín Cordero
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Columba Domínguez Columba Domínguez ...
Mercedes
Miguel Torruco Miguel Torruco ...
Felipe Anguiano
Joaquín Cordero Joaquín Cordero ...
Gerardo Anguiano
Jaime Fernández Jaime Fernández ...
Romulo Menchaca
Víctor Alcocer Víctor Alcocer ...
Polo Menchaca
Silvia Derbez Silvia Derbez ...
Elsa
José Elías Moreno José Elías Moreno ...
Don Nemesio
Carlos Martínez Baena Carlos Martínez Baena ...
Don Julian
Alfredo Varela Alfredo Varela ...
Chinelas (as Alfredo Varela Jr.)
Miguel Manzano Miguel Manzano ...
don Anselmo
Manuel Dondé Manuel Dondé ...
Zósimo Anguiano
Jorge Arriaga Jorge Arriaga ...
Filogonio Menchaca
Roberto Meyer Roberto Meyer ...
Doctor
Chel López Chel López ...
El asesino
José Muñoz José Muñoz ...
don Honorio
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A useless and bloody vendetta has been going on for ages between two families in this mexican village...  See full synopsis »

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Modernism | Revenge | Vendetta | Village | Honor  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

Mexico

Language:

Spanish

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Also Known As:

A folyó és a halál See more »

Filming Locations:

Mexico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Clasa Films Mundiales See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White
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Referenced in Bunuel and King Solomon's Table (2001) See more »