René Cardona

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René Cardona

Born October 9, 1905 · Havana, Cuba

Died April 25, 1988 · aged 82

René Cardona (October 8, 1905 – April 25, 1988) was a Mexican director, actor, producer, screenwriter, and film editor, who was prominent during part of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. René Cardona was born in Havana, Cuba, on October 8, 1905, and began medical school in Cuba, but due to the political problems of the island, he and his family moved to New York City in 1926, where he continued h…

Known For

Two Mules for Sister SaraTwo Mules for Sister Sara · 1970
Two Mules for Sister Sara
★ 7.01970
MovieWestern
When a wandering mercenary named Hogan rescues a nun called Sister Sara from the unwanted attentions of a band of rogues on the Mexican plains, he has no idea what he has let himself in for. Their chance encounter results in the blowing up of a train and a French garrison, as well as igniting a spark between them that survives a shocking discovery.
Survive!Survive! · 1976
Survive!
★ 5.91976
MovieAdventureDrama
A Uruguayan rugby team crashes in the Andes Mountains and has to survive the extremely cold temperatures and rough climate. As some of the people die, the survivors are forced to make a terrible decision between starvation and cannibalism.
The Bat WomanThe Bat Woman · 1968
The Bat Woman
★ 5.51968
MovieAdventureScience Fiction
When a mad scientist begins kidnapping wrestlers and extracting their spinal fluid to create a race of Gill Men, two cops call in Batwoman to investigate. But when her mission leaves the scientist horrifically scarred, he seeks revenge.
Santo in the Vengeance of the MummySanto in the Vengeance of the Mummy · 1971
Santo in the Vengeance of the Mummy
★ 4.91971
MovieActionHorror
When Santo accompanies a troupe of archaeologists in the search for Aztec artifacts, they find the Mummy of an Aztec who leaves a warning to those who tamper with his resting place. The adventurers ignore the warning, and before long, the Mummy starts bumping them off one-by-one with his bow & arrow.
The Treasure of MoctezumaThe Treasure of Moctezuma · 1968
The Treasure of Moctezuma
★ 5.71968
MovieAction
Santo and Jorge Rivero team-up to stop an international syndicate from stealing Mexico's greatest treasure.
Un par de robachicosUn par de robachicos · 1967
Un par de robachicos
★ 6.91967
MovieAdventureComedy
The Children of SanchezThe Children of Sanchez · 1978
The Children of Sanchez
★ 6.51978
MovieDrama
Hall Bartlett directs the rural drama The Children of Sanchez, based on the tome The Children of Sanchez: Autobiography of a Mexican Family written by Oscar Lewis in the '60s. Anthony Quinn stars as the widowed Jesus Sanchez, a poor farmer struggling to provide for his family in Mexico City. Also starring Lupita Ferrer as Consuelo and Stathis Giallelis as Roberto. This is the last film in the 50-year career of international star Dolores del Rio, who plays the Grandma. Jazz-pop performer Chuck Mangione was nominated for a Golden Globe and won a Grammy award for his original musical score.
Night of the Bloody ApesNight of the Bloody Apes · 1969
Night of the Bloody Apes
★ 5.51969
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A surgeon transplants the heart of an ape into his ailing son with horrific results.

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