Acting
Pilar Pellicer
Born February 12, 1938 · Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico
Died May 16, 2020 · aged 82
Pilar Pellicer (February 2, 1938 - May 16, 2020) was a Mexican actress who worked in film, theater, and television. She began her film career in the late 1950s and established herself as one of the most prominent actresses in Mexican cinema. She worked with directors such as Luis Buñuel, Emilio Fernández, Arturo Ripstein, and Alejandro Galindo. Among her best-known films are Nazarín (1959), Días d…
Known For
Fever Mounts at El Pao · 1959Fever Mounts at El Pao
★ 6.11959
MovieDrama
After Caribbean despot Mariano Vargas is murdered at the hands of his enraged populace, his secretary Ramón Vázquez takes not just control but also Vargas' widow Inés, with whom he's been having an affair. Special military unit leader Alejandro Gual arrives to overthrow Vázquez by turning the people and Inés against him.
Zorro, The Gay Blade · 1981Zorro, The Gay Blade
★ 6.01981
MovieWesternAction
In 19th century Mexico, legendary swordsman Zorro has passed on his weapon and his sense of duty to his noble son, Diego, a dashing swashbuckler like his father. But after an injury sidelines Diego, he is forced to hand the mask over to his twin, Ramon.
Day of the Evil Gun · 1968Day of the Evil Gun
★ 6.21968
MovieWestern
Returning home after disappearing three years ago, former gunslinger Lorn Warfield finds that an Apache raiding party has kidnapped his wife and children. Though he has renounced violence, he now takes up his gun and joins forces with his neighbor, Owen Forbes. Complicating matters, Forbes is engaged to Warfield's wife, who believed her husband was dead. As they pursue the Apaches, the two men are joined by an Indian trader, Jimmy Noble.
Life Sentence · 1979Life Sentence
★ 6.81979
MovieCrimeDrama
After being released from jail, "Tarzan" Lira seeks to rebuild his life as a bank employee. Unfortunately, it might not be as easy as he thinks.
Nazarín · 1959Nazarín
★ 7.61959
MovieDrama
A Catholic priest in a poor community lives a charitable life in accordance with his religious principles, but others do not return the favor.
Three Women in a Bonfire · 1979Three Women in a Bonfire
★ 5.51979
MovieDrama
Alex, a real estate businessman, has no concerns in giving her wife every kind of freedom. They invite Gloria, an old friend of both, to spend the summer break in their countryside house next to the beach. Gloria doesn't come alone: she comes with young Susy, her lover. Alex will use all of his charms and luxury to manipulate his new guests; meanwhile, his wife and Gloria will gang up to murder him.
Las Poquianchis · 1976Las Poquianchis
★ 7.01976
MovieCrimeDrama
Three sisters run brothels protected by the authorities, abuse and prostitute young women under the false pretense of employing them as servants.
Why Was I Born a Woman? · 1970Why Was I Born a Woman?
★ 8.21970
MovieDrama
A family gathers to celebrate Mother's Day, that day a woman discuss many problems about her woman condition; husband, children and grandchildren will hear she tired and overwhelmed silenced by submission and obedience. Analysis of the family and gender roles.
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