Alberto Isaac

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Alberto Isaac

Born March 18, 1923 · Mexico City, Mexico

Died January 9, 1998 · aged 74

Alberto Isaac (18 March 1923 – 9 January 1998) was a Mexican freestyle swimmer and later a film director and screenwriter. He competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics. In 1969, he directed the documentary film The Olympics in Mexico which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. In 1980 he was a member of the jury at the 30th Berlin International F…

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Untamed WomenUntamed Women · 1995
Untamed Women
★ 4.51995
MovieComedyDrama
Tired of being mistreated by their husbands, Ema (Reyes Spindola), Clotilde (Elizarraras) and Chayo (Orozco) leave their past (children and husbands included) and begin an adventure that will take them to a cavernous cabaret in Guadalajara, a love affair with a hot-blooded young drug dealer and, finally, a popular and well decorated mexican restaurant in downtown L.A. In the middle, the three women will find their respective self-esteem and their true reasons for living.
The Young AnimalsThe Young Animals · 1968
The Young Animals
★ 7.01968
MovieDrama
A small Arizona town is plagued by violence created from the tension between Anglo and Mexican-American youths. Tony is the idealistic new kid in school who tries to alleviate long-time tensions between the rival factions. The Mexican gang is led by Paco, a hot-tempered youth with good reason to resent some of his Caucasian counterparts due to past prejudices. Bruce is the leader of the white gang. Patty McCormack and Joanna Frank are the female interests who become victims of the gang struggles. Tony, formerly from San Diego, attempts to change the attitudes of the polarized and violent groups.
Sabor a míSabor a mí · 1988
Sabor a mí
★ 6.61988
MovieDramaMusic
A biopic on the life of Mexican composer Álvaro Carrillo Morales.
There Are No Thieves in This VillageThere Are No Thieves in This Village · 1965
There Are No Thieves in This Village
★ 5.91965
MovieDrama
When a young boy steals billiard balls from a local saloon, a stranger is charged with the crime. The local layabouts find there is no reason to hang out at the bar without being able to shoot pool, and the boy entertains thoughts of forming a gang to steal more billiard balls in hopes of making money.
The World at Their FeetThe World at Their Feet · 1970
The World at Their Feet
★ 6.81970
MovieDocumentary
The 1970 finals saw the emergence of probably the greatest team the world has ever seen, in the all-conquering form of Brazil. Pelé was playing in his last finals and his touch, vision and goal prowess combined with Jairzinho's amazing feat of scoring in every round, propelled the Brazilians to an irresistible 4-1 final victory over an overwhelmed Italy.
The Year of the PlagueThe Year of the Plague · 1978
The Year of the Plague
★ 5.31978
MovieThrillerScience Fiction
A terrible disease is found in a Mexican town. A doctor tries to alert the authorities when he discovers its epidemic nature. No one listen to him and soon after the disease spreads. The government tries to control the information in order to prevent panic.
Mariana MarianaMariana Mariana · 1987
Mariana Mariana
★ 6.81987
MovieDramaRomance
The story runs in the 1940s Mexico City. A schoolboy (Carlos) falls in love with his best friend's mother (Mariana). Carlos is impressed because this family is not like the ordinary mexican families of the time, because they have many expensive American things, although they are not rich. The drama begins when Carlos gets out of school to go to declare his love to Mariana, and is discovered by his teachers.
Nest of VirginsNest of Virgins · 1972
Nest of Virgins
★ 5.61972
MovieComedyDrama
"Faith-healer" develops a cult-like following in 1920s Jalisco.

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