Writing
José Revueltas
Born November 20, 1914 · Durango, Mexico
Died April 14, 1976 · aged 61
José Revueltas Sánchez (November 20, 1914, Canatlán, Durango – April 14, 1976) was a Mexican writer, essayist, and political activist. He was part of an important artistic family that included his siblings Silvestre (composer), Fermín (painter) and Rosaura (actress).
Known For
Illusion Travels by Streetcar · 1954Illusion 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!
The Hidden One · 1956The Hidden One
★ 5.31956
MovieDramaWestern
Amid the Mexican Revolution, a woman rises from the depths of poverty and becomes a courtesan who is much-sought-after by high-society men, but she cannot forget her love for a rebel leader.
Soledad's Shawl · 1952Soledad's Shawl
★ 6.51952
MovieDrama
Alberto Robles, a young doctor, is faced with the decision to surrender to a life full of comforts and luxuries or to continue dedicating himself body and soul to serving those who need it most.
Love and Sin · 1956Love and Sin
★ 6.21956
MovieDramaMusic
A dramatic encounter between passionate love and fraternal love. Two brothers fall in love with the same woman, played by the beautiful dancer Ninón Sevilla, an orphan they rescued during their childhood. Though she loves only one of them, she decides to give up her happiness rather than destroying the reason of the other she doesn't love.
The Other · 1946The Other
★ 6.91946
MovieDramaThriller
A mousy, poor manicurist seeks to switch places with her more glamorous, wealthy twin sister.
The Kneeling Goddess · 1947The Kneeling Goddess
★ 6.81947
MovieDramaRomance
Antonio, a millionaire, gifts his wife a statue of a naked, kneeling woman for their wedding anniversary.
The Love Nest · 1950The Love Nest
★ 5.51950
MovieDramaRomance
Amalia, aged, remember when Fernando Mendoza, his former medical school, came to San Esteban, the town where she lived. They worked together and became his love. Although he was engaged to another, Fernando decided to return to the city to complete his commitment to her and finally reunited with Amalia, but the facts do not happen as they had planned.
Night Falls · 1952Night Falls
★ 6.61952
MovieDramaCrime
Marcos is an arrogant jai-alai player who seduces and discards women until he himself becomes the object of a cunning revenge.
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