Lilia Prado

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

Wuthering HeightsWuthering Heights · 1954
Wuthering 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.
Illusion Travels by StreetcarIllusion Travels by Streetcar · 1954
Illusion Travels by Streetcar
★ 6.51954
MovieComedyDrama
Confronted with the unfortunate news that their favorite Streetcar, no. 133, is going to be decommissioned, two Municipal Transit workers get drunk and decide to "take 'er for one last spin," as it were. Unfortunately, the "one last spin" ends up being an all-night and all-day scramble to stay out of trouble, as they are confronted with situation after sometimes bizarre situation that prevents them from returning the "borrowed" Streetcar!
El analfabetoEl analfabeto · 1961
El 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.
Tarzan and the MermaidsTarzan and the Mermaids · 1948
Tarzan 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.
La Vida No Vale NadaLa Vida No Vale Nada · 1955
La Vida No Vale Nada
★ 8.11955
MovieDrama
Pablo, a wandering laborer, has imprisoned himself in a hell of alcoholism. Cruz, a widow, reaches out to the troubled man, but even her compassion may not be enough to save him.
Más Buenas que el PanMás Buenas que el Pan · 1987
Más Buenas que el Pan
★ 5.71987
MovieComedy
After winning a bet, Lalo goes on vacation with his two daughters and his best friend, they will try to keep Lalo's daughters away from perverted boys.
Faith, Hope and CharityFaith, Hope and Charity · 1974
Faith, Hope and Charity
★ 6.51974
MovieDramaComedy
Three episodes. Faith: a woman is attacked. Hope: a fakir is crucified. Charity: a woman faces bureaucracy.
The Crows are GrievingThe Crows are Grieving · 1965
The Crows are Grieving
★ 6.31965
MovieComedy
The family of a dying man celebrates his wake while the man is still alive, showing their darker, selfish ambitions and trying to take the best part of the inheritance.

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