And Should We Die (1966)

Pancho Villa's men harrass and kill Americans during the Mexican Revolution (early 20th Century) for aiding Villa's enemies. Raphael Monroy and Vincente Morales (leaders of a small Mormon ... See full summary »

Director:

Judge Whitaker

Writer:

Scott Whitaker

Stars:

Nathan Hale, Klair Bybee, Dana Rosado

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nathan Hale	...	President Joseph C. Bentley
Klair Bybee	...	Raphael Monroy
Dana Rosado
Jean Jenkins	...	Sister Chambers
Rodolfo Acosta	...	Gen. Rodolfo Fierro
Mike De Anda	...	(as Miguel de Anda)
Larry Domasin	...	Pedro Monroy
Max Brown	...	Bert
Danny Zapien
Frank Federico
Marie Early
John Bagalini
Cody Hale	...	Willie Chambers
Shauna Dietlein
Michelle Bickerton

Storyline

Pancho Villa's men harrass and kill Americans during the Mexican Revolution (early 20th Century) for aiding Villa's enemies. Raphael Monroy and Vincente Morales (leaders of a small Mormon congregation) are arrested on charges that they support Villa's opponents and follow the wrong religion. In jail they overhear plans to harm the Mormon community of Colonia Dublan, and Raphael sends his little brother Pedro to warn President Bentley, leader of the unarmed settlement. Dublan fasts and prays for a god-given answer to the threat, as General Fierro promises Raphael and Vincente death by firing squad unless they renounce their faith.

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Plot Keywords:

mormon | revolution | faith | fasting | mexico | 

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Genres:

Drama | Action | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Tucson, Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brigham Young University

Technical Specs

Runtime:

53 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

User Reviews

Very Inspirational movie that contains terrific teachings

I saw this movie many years ago. It was excellent and was very inspiring. It teaches about faith, bravery, and commitment. This movie could be put on the screen today and be an instant winner. I do not know why it has not been transferred from 16mm film to DVD. Hopefully, it will be someday. This movie is ripe for the times. It also shows the struggles of common, ordinary people being caught up in the whirlwind of civil war. It is said that Pancho Villa did not know about the atrocity committed by his soldiers in this Mormon village. Who really knows the answer to that. At any rate, it is a true story which makes it all that much better. The two men who are the central characters in this movie really lived and this movie shows their heroism and dedication to a higher calling.