Antonio Aguilar

Acting

Antonio Aguilar

Born May 17, 1919 · Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico

Died June 19, 2007 · aged 88

Antonio Aguilar Barraza (17 May 1919 – 19 June 2007) was a Mexican singer, songwriter, film actor, film producer, andscreenwriter. During his career, he recorded over 150 albums, which sold 25 million copies, and participated in more than 120 films. He was given the honorific nickname "El Charro de México" (The Horseman of Mexico) because he is credited with popularizing la charrería, considered t…

Known For

The UndefeatedThe Undefeated · 1969
The Undefeated
6.31969
MovieWestern
After the Civil War, ex-Union Colonel John Henry Thomas and ex-Confederate Colonel James Langdon are leading two disparate groups of people through strife-torn Mexico. John Henry and company are bringing horses to the unpopular Mexican government for $35 a head while Langdon is leading a contingent of displaced southerners, who are looking for a new life in Mexico after losing their property to carpetbaggers. The two men are eventually forced to mend their differences in order to fight off both bandits and revolutionaries, as they try to lead their friends and kin to safety.
The Important ManThe Important Man · 1961
The Important Man
7.91961
MovieDrama
Animas Trujano is a colorful but irresponsible Indian in a small Mexican village. He hopes above all things someday to be chosen mayordomio of his village, a place of great honor usually conferred upon the wealthiest and most respected citizens. Animas has a loyal wife, but cheats on her and gambles away every cent they raise. Chances arise for Animas to turn over a new leaf and even hope realistically for the honor of mayordomio.
Lauro PuñalesLauro Puñales · 1969
Lauro Puñales
5.01969
Movie
One of Zapata's field marshals runs afoul of dictator Huerta's stooges in his home town.
Simon BlancoSimon Blanco · 1975
Simon Blanco
6.31975
Movie
The peasant and revolutionary Zapatista Simon Blanco still in arms but Zapata is dead. Simon with his lieutenant Andres visits his mother and his girlfriend in his hometown. The cacique Onesimo and his brother, the commissioner Martial put ambushes but he eludes them.
Alazán y enamoradoAlazán y enamorado · 1966
Alazán y enamorado
6.31966
MovieMusicAdventure
Rom-com about two horses. And some humans.
¡Qué bonito amor!¡Qué bonito amor! · 1960
¡Qué bonito amor!
5.81960
Movie
Bride backs out of her wedding at the last possible minute; she and her fiance get caught up in a power-struggle that ends with both running for mayor.
El norteñoEl norteño · 1963
El norteño
6.71963
Movie
Lawman on horseback cracks a case involving stolen gold bullion, the title to a mine, an evil twin and a plucky pre-adolescent boy. First in a series.
The Naked WomanThe Naked Woman · 1953
The Naked Woman
6.01953
MovieDrama
A circus dancer marries a famous singer, but is threatened when a figure from her past blackmails her.

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