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.
El 7 de CopasEl 7 de Copas · 1960
El 7 de Copas
★ 6.31960
MovieRomanceDrama
Professional gambler finds metaphysical meanings in the way he manages the workings of chance.
La muerte de un galleroLa muerte de un gallero · 1977
La muerte de un gallero
★ 6.31977
MovieActionDrama
Dramatization of a popular '70s corrido.
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.
Land of MenLand of Men · 1959
Land of Men
★ 7.21959
MovieHistoryWestern
On his family's farm, Gilberto keeps weapons to support the revolutionaries. When his father find out, he runs out from the hacienda to join them.
El alazán y el rosilloEl alazán y el rosillo · 1966
El alazán y el rosillo
★ 6.11966
MovieActionMusic
Two rival landowners: one is exploiting the local peasantry and dispossessing them of their land, and the other believes in fair play and justice for all.
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.

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