Acting
Lilia Prado
Born March 30, 1928 · Sahuayo, Michoacan, Mexico
Died May 22, 2006 · aged 78
Lilia Prado (March 30, 1928 – May 22, 2006) was a Mexican actress and dancer. After winning a beauty contest she started working in the Mexican cinematographic industry, first as an extra, and later on in leading roles. She starred in over 100 films, being directed by Luis Buñuel in Subida al cielo (Ascent to Heaven), Abismos de pasión (Wuthering Heights), and La ilusión viaja en tranvía (Illusio…
Known For
Arriba Michoacán · 1987Arriba Michoacán
★ 5.51987
MovieComedyDrama
The two largest ranches in a small town are operated entirely by women, because their menfolk have all emigrated. Seceral of the younger women have boyfriend troubles, and all the women band together to vote their own representative into City Hall as Mayor.
Vuelta al paraíso · 1960Vuelta al paraíso
★ 6.01960
MovieDramaRomance
All men who arrive on a small island fall in love with the daughters of an old fisherman who live there.
Wuthering Heights · 1954Wuthering Heights
★ 6.21954
MovieDramaRomance
In 19th-century Mexico, young orphan Alejandro is adopted by the wealthy, landowning Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Catalina. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Catalina, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Eduardo, a man of means who befits her stature. Alejandro vows to win her back.
Faith, Hope and Charity · 1974Faith, Hope and Charity
★ 6.41974
MovieDramaComedy
Three episodes. Faith: a woman is attacked. Hope: a fakir is crucified. Charity: a woman faces bureaucracy.
Tarzan and the Mermaids · 1948Tarzan and the Mermaids
★ 6.01948
MovieActionAdventure
A high priest tries to force a young beauty to marry a pearl trader who is masquerading as the god Balu.
El analfabeto · 1961El analfabeto
★ 7.81961
MovieComedy
Inocencio Prieto y Calvo receives a letter telling him he is the heir to his uncle's fortune of two million pesos. Not being able to read he has no idea of who sent the letter or its content. So he goes to the drugstore because the pharmacist can read the letter to him. But while waiting to be helped he sees that a young girl can read. He figures he has to be able to discover the letter's content by himself and decides he will save the letter and go to school, and wait to read the letter on his own.
Talpa · 1956Talpa
★ 6.31956
MovieDrama
Produced on a grand scale, the Mexican Talpa relates the simple story of two brothers. The older of the siblings, Tanilo (Victor Manuel Mendoza) is a well-to-do family man; the other, Estaban (Jamie Fernandez), is one step above a wastrel. When Tanilo is felled by illness, Estaban is forced to take over the family's blacksmith business. He also inaugurates a romance with Tanilo's attractive young wife Juana (Lilia Prado). Punishment is eventually doled out in a manner which suggests that God Himself is exacting retribution on the adulterous couple. Originally released at 87 minutes, Talpa was pared down to 73 minutes for American consumption.
El malvado Carabel · 1961El malvado Carabel
★ 6.71961
Movie
Frustrated salaryman responds to career setbacks by embarking on a life of crime.

















