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

Vuelve el NorteñoVuelve el Norteño · 1964
Vuelve el Norteño
5.81964
Movie
Two rival gangs of outlaws are terrorizing a small town; el Comandante and his sidekicks pit them against each other and pick up the pieces.
Si yo fuera millonarioSi yo fuera millonario · 1962
Si yo fuera millonario
5.41962
MovieComedyMusic
White-collar criminals conspire to prevent a shmuck from collecting an inheritance.
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.
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.
La Joven MancornadoraLa Joven Mancornadora · 1961
La Joven Mancornadora
6.31961
Movie
Young woman disguised as a man sets out to kill two brothers that she believes cheated her father out of his property. She discovers they were innocent of that, and takes a job on their farm, provoking some gender-fluid wooing confusion from both of them.
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.
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.
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.

Movies

Vuelve el NorteñoVuelve el Norteño · 1964
Vuelve el Norteño
5.81964
Movie
Two rival gangs of outlaws are terrorizing a small town; el Comandante and his sidekicks pit them against each other and pick up the pieces.
Si yo fuera millonarioSi yo fuera millonario · 1962
Si yo fuera millonario
5.41962
MovieComedyMusic
White-collar criminals conspire to prevent a shmuck from collecting an inheritance.
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.
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.
La Joven MancornadoraLa Joven Mancornadora · 1961
La Joven Mancornadora
6.31961
Movie
Young woman disguised as a man sets out to kill two brothers that she believes cheated her father out of his property. She discovers they were innocent of that, and takes a job on their farm, provoking some gender-fluid wooing confusion from both of them.
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.
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.
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.
¡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.
Volver, volver, volverVolver, volver, volver · 1977
Volver, volver, volver
6.31977
MovieDramaWestern
Good son vs bad son melodrama complicates life on the hacienda.
La CucarachaLa Cucaracha · 1959
La Cucaracha
6.41959
MovieDramaRomance
The Mexican Revolution serves as a backdrop to a torrid love triangle composed of three freedom fighters: a colonel, a widow, and a fiery female soldier.
El rayo justicieroEl rayo justiciero · 1955
El rayo justiciero
5.51955
MovieAction
New sheriff cleans up the town. First (?) in "Mauricio Rosales" series.
Alazán y enamoradoAlazán y enamorado · 1966
Alazán y enamorado
6.31966
MovieMusicAdventure
Rom-com about two horses. And some humans.
Los gemelos alborotadosLos gemelos alborotados · 1982
Los gemelos alborotados
5.81982
Movie
Gumaro and his buddy Chon are among the First Citizens locally. One day, unexpectedly, twin brothers of both of them turn up in town. Adaptation of A Comedy Of Errors.
Cazadores de asesinosCazadores de asesinos · 1962
Cazadores de asesinos
6.71962
MovieWestern
Gritty-western (B&W/1962 style) about bounty hunters.
Crazy LoveCrazy Love · 1953
Crazy Love
6.01953
MovieComedyDrama
Slapstick/musical comedy parody of historical dramas, send-up of "Locura de amor," about Queen Juana 'la loca' of Spain.
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.
La yegua coloradaLa yegua colorada · 1973
La yegua colorada
5.41973
MovieWesternComedy
Landowner counts on his super-champeen race-horse to help him win back the hacienda he was swindled out of.
El jinete enmascaradoEl jinete enmascarado · 1961
El jinete enmascarado
6.71961
Movie
Horseman. With a mask on. First in a series, "El Norteño."
Viva el chubascoViva el chubasco · 1983
Viva el chubasco
5.71983
Movie
The struggle between two rival families brings many complications into the life of a people. The priest, with the agreement of the women, get a strike of crossed legs until peace is a fact.
Zapata en ChinamecaZapata en Chinameca · 1987
Zapata en Chinameca
6.61987
MovieActionDrama
Urbino Martínez, on his deathbed, regrets his wrongdoing after betraying Emiliano Zapata.
My Son, the HeroMy Son, the Hero · 1961
My Son, the Hero
8.01961
MovieDramaWestern
Northern Mexico, early 20th century. Reynaldo del Hierro is murdered while riding with his sons Reynaldo and Martín, whose mother instills in them the need for revenge.
The Shadow of the TyrantThe Shadow of the Tyrant · 1960
The Shadow of the Tyrant
7.01960
MovieHistoryDrama
In 1920s Mexico, the candidates being chosen to succeed the current president, El Caudillo, find themselves at his mercy as he will resort to anything to accomplish his will, including kidnapping, betrayal, and murder.
El rev�ólver sangrientoEl revólver sangriento · 1964
El revólver sangriento
6.21964
MovieDramaAction
Follows an "unlucky" gun across the paths of five owners.