Columba Domínguez

Acting

Columba Domínguez

Born March 4, 1929 · Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico

Died August 13, 2014 · aged 85

Columba Domínguez Adalid (March 4, 1929 – August 13, 2014) was a Mexican film actress. Considered a crucial figure in the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Considered one of the muses of the film director Emilio Fernández, who, moreover, was romantically linked for several years. She is remembered particularly for her performance in the film Pueblerina (1949), considered one of the jewels of the Mexic…

Known For

One Day of LifeOne Day of Life · 1950
One Day of Life
★ 6.21950
MovieDramaRomance
A story about two men caught in the Mexican revolution: close friends before, but now on the opposite sides. One of them is military officer, while the other one expects capital punishment. The prisoner's mother comes to visit his son, unaware that his former best friend is now his enemy.
The River and DeathThe River and Death · 1954
The River and Death
★ 6.31954
MovieDrama
A useless and bloody vendetta has been going on for ages between two families in this Mexican village. Men, sons, have killed each other for generations, for a so-called conception of honor in a revenge that never ends since it is also triggered by people of the village. Now, today, there are only two sons left, one in each family. One has become a doctor in the big city and his culture is modern. The other last one - of the other family - hasn't left the village and is waiting for the doctor to come "home" as he plans to kill him, to settle this war on this matter of honor once and for all. And the people of the village want blood.
The Important ManThe Important Man · 1961
The Important Man
★ 7.91961
MovieDrama
Animas Trujano is a colorful but irresponsible Indian in a small Mexican village. He hopes above all things someday to be chosen mayordomio of his village, a place of great honor usually conferred upon the wealthiest and most respected citizens. Animas has a loyal wife, but cheats on her and gambles away every cent they raise. Chances arise for Animas to turn over a new leaf and even hope realistically for the honor of mayordomio.
Ambición sangrientaAmbición sangrienta · 1968
Ambición sangrienta
★ 6.01968
MovieWesternCrime
A lawman and two sidekicks clear up a series of crimes related to mining rights.
Tragic CabaretTragic Cabaret · 1958
Tragic Cabaret
★ 6.31958
MovieCrimeMusic
A bar-girl's job becomes inescapable after her involvement in a murder. The bar owner deals with relationship troubles from her cheating boyfriend and her adopted daughter's ambitions.
Arriba MichoacánArriba Michoacán · 1987
Arriba 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.
The Sea and YouThe Sea and You · 1952
The Sea and You
★ 6.41952
MovieDrama
A man long thought dead returns to his fishing village home to find the love he left married to the village’s top power broker, a man who control’s the fish production with an iron fist.
La fuerza de los humildesLa fuerza de los humildes · 1955
La fuerza de los humildes
★ 5.81955
MovieAdventureDrama
Unethical industrialist gets taken down by a combination of forces including labor activists and a kill-crazy tribal Indian.

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