Jorge Martínez de Hoyos

Acting

Jorge Martínez de Hoyos

Born January 25, 1920 · Mexico City, Mexico

Died May 6, 1997 · aged 77

Jorge Martínez de Hoyos was born on September 25, 1920 in Mexico City, Mexico. He was an actor and writer, known for Los siete magníficos (1960), Cronos (1993) and Los profesionales (1966). He was married to Alicia Caro. He died on May 6, 1997 in Mexico City.

Known For

The Magnificent SevenThe Magnificent Seven · 1960
The Magnificent Seven
7.51960
MovieWesternAction
An oppressed Mexican peasant village hires seven gunfighters to help defend their homes.
CronosCronos · 1993
Cronos
6.71993
MovieDramaHorror
Faced with his own mortality, an ingenious alchemist tried to perfect an invention that would provide him with the key to eternal life. It was called the Cronos device. When he died more than 400 years later, he took the secrets of this remarkable device to the grave with him. Now, an elderly antiques dealer has found the hellish machine hidden in a statue and learns about its incredible powers. The more he uses the device, the younger he becomes...but nothing comes without a price. Life after death is just the beginning as this nerve-shattering thriller unfolds and the fountain of youth turns bloody.
The ProfessionalsThe Professionals · 1966
The Professionals
7.11966
MovieWesternAdventure
An arrogant Texas millionaire hires four adventurers to rescue his kidnapped wife from a notorious Mexican bandit.
Oedipus MayorOedipus Mayor · 1996
Oedipus Mayor
5.41996
MovieDramaWar
Edipo, is appointed mayor of a town plunged in misery and violence. His first mission is to discover and punish the murderers of Layo, a well-known potentate of the region. His investigation is directed towards all the armed factions that exist in Colombia.
Guns for San SebastianGuns for San Sebastian · 1967
Guns for San Sebastian
7.01967
MovieWestern
Leon Alastray is an outlaw who has been given sanctuary by Father John, whom he then escorts to the village of San Sebastian. The village is deserted, with its cowardly residents hiding in the hills from Indians, who regularly attack the village and steal all their supplies. When Father John is murdered, the villagers mistakenly think the outlaw is the priest. Alastray at first tells them he is not a priest, but they don't believe it, and an apparent miracle seems to prove they are correct. Eventually, he assists them in regaining their confidence and defending themselves.
Death in the GardenDeath in the Garden · 1956
Death in the Garden
6.41956
MovieDramaAdventure
In a remote Amazon jungle village, a group of angry diamond prospectors revolt when the local government undertakes a violent crackdown.
La trincheraLa trinchera · 1969
La trinchera
6.51969
MovieWarAction
Get Off at the Next Corner!Get Off at the Next Corner! · 1948
Get Off at the Next Corner!
6.41948
MovieComedyDrama
Driver Gregorio del Prado and fare collector Regalito were suspended for deviating from their route to impress a young woman named Cholita.

Filmography

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El pecado de OyukiEl pecado de Oyuki · 1988
El pecado de Oyuki
7.81988
SeriesDramaSoap
El Pecado de Oyuki is a Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa in 1988. It was based on an original story by Yolanda Vargas Dulché, who also adapted the screenplay for television. The original comic book series was in the style of the foto-novela. For the role of Oyuki, the photographer selected the Mexican Japanese Sachiko Tsuchiya. Born in Tepic, Nayarit, she became the most recognizable Asian Mexican of her time. The telenovela was shown in the United States in 1988 through Univision. Dulché's story was also adapted for Brazilian television in 1967 and as a comic published starting April 11, 1975 by Grupo Editorial Vid. The Brazilian version was called "Yoshiko, um poema de amor" and starred actors Luis Gustavo and Rosa Miake.

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Pueblo chico, infierno grandePueblo chico, infierno grande · 1997
Pueblo chico, infierno grande
8.01997
SeriesDrama
Pueblo chico, infierno grande is a Mexican historical telenovela produced by José Alberto Castro for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from January 6 to August 1, 1997. Created by Javier Ruán and adapted by Javier Ruán, Mario Hernández, and Sergio Schmucler, the telenovela is based on a true story about Leonarda Ruán. It stars Verónica Castro, Juan Soler, and Guillermo Capetillo. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows Leonarda Ruán, a wealthy widow from the town of Nahuatzen who falls in love with Genaro Onchi, a young man from a humble background. Their relationship faces strong opposition from society, family conflicts, jealousy, and the return of people from Leonarda's past who try to separate them. As secrets and rivalries emerge, Leonarda and Genaro fight to protect their love against the judgment and traditions of their small town.

Chucho Ríos