Claudio Brook

Acting

Claudio Brook

Born August 28, 1927 · Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Died October 18, 1995 · aged 68

Claudio Brook (28 August 1927 — 18 October 1995) was a Mexican actor. Born in Mexico City, Brook had a prolific career, making around 100 film and television appearances in his 38 years. He won two Ariel Awards. He died from stomach cancer in 1995. For his work in motion pictures, Brook was inducted into the Paseo de las Luminarias. Description above from the Wikipedia Claudio Brook, licensed un…

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Licence to KillLicence to Kill · 1989
Licence to Kill
6.41989
MovieAdventureAction
After capturing the notorious drug lord Franz Sanchez, Bond's close friend and former CIA agent Felix Leiter is left for dead and his wife is murdered. Bond goes rogue and seeks vengeance on those responsible, as he infiltrates Sanchez's organization from the inside.
Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At! · 1966
Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!
7.91966
MovieComedyWar
During World War II, two French civilians and a downed British Bomber Crew set out from Paris to cross the demarcation line between Nazi-occupied Northern France and the South. From there they will be able to escape to England. First, they must avoid German troops – and the consequences of their own blunders.
The Young OneThe Young One · 1960
The Young One
7.01960
MovieDrama
A jazz musician seeks refuge from a lynch mob on a remote island, where he meets a hostile game warden and the young object of his attentions.
RevengeRevenge · 1990
Revenge
6.51990
MovieThrillerRomance
Michael ‘Jay’ Cochran has just left the Navy after 12 years and he's not quite sure what he's going to do, except that he knows he wants a holiday. He decides to visit Tiburon Mendez, a powerful but shady Mexican businessman who he once flew to Alaska for a hunting trip. Arriving at the Mendez mansion in Mexico, he is immediately surprised by the beauty and youth of Mendez’s wife, Miryea.
CronosCronos · 1993
Cronos
6.71993
MovieDramaHorror
Faced with his own mortality, an ingenious alchemist tried to perfect an invention that would provide him with the key to eternal life. It was called the Cronos device. When he died more than 400 years later, he took the secrets of this remarkable device to the grave with him. Now, an elderly antiques dealer has found the hellish machine hidden in a statue and learns about its incredible powers. The more he uses the device, the younger he becomes...but nothing comes without a price. Life after death is just the beginning as this nerve-shattering thriller unfolds and the fountain of youth turns bloody.
The Exterminating AngelThe Exterminating Angel · 1962
The Exterminating Angel
7.91962
MovieComedyDrama
After a lavish dinner party, the guests find themselves unable to depart... and, over the next few days, all of their elaborate societal pretenses and façades deteriorate as they are reduced to living like animals.
Viva Maria!Viva Maria! · 1965
Viva Maria!
6.01965
MovieAdventureComedy
1907 Central America: Maria II is the daughter of an Irish terrorist. After her father's death, she meets Maria I, a performer, and decides to stay with the circus, and on her debut as a singer, unintentionally invents the striptease and makes the circus famous. Their inadvertent encounter with a socialist revolutionary lands them leading a revolution against the dictator, the capitalists, and the Church.
ViridianaViridiana · 1962
Viridiana
7.71962
MovieDrama
Viridiana is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridiana resembles his dead wife. Viridiana has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridiana becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.

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The Wonderful CountryThe Wonderful Country · 1959
The Wonderful Country
6.11959
MovieWestern
Having fled to Mexico from the U.S. many years ago for killing his father's murderer, Martin Brady travels to Texas to broker an arms deal for his Mexican boss, strongman Governor Cipriano Castro. Brady breaks a leg and while recuperating in Texas the gun shipment is stolen. Complicating matters further the wife of local army major Colton has designs on him, and the local Texas Ranger captain makes him a generous offer to come back to the states and join his outfit. After killing a man in self-defense, Brady slips back over the border and confronts Castro who is not only unhappy that Brady has lost his gun shipment but is about to join forces with Colton to battle the local raiding Apache Indians.

Ruelle (uncredited)

Retrato de familiaRetrato de familia · 1995
Retrato de familia
5.71995
SeriesDrama
Retrato de familia is a Mexican telenovela produced by Lucy Orozco for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from October 23, 1995, to January 19, 1996. Created by Jesús Calzada, the telenovela stars Helena Rojo, Alfredo Adame, Diana Bracho, and Yolanda Andrade. The story is set in Guadalajara and centers on the Mariscal Preciado family. The story follows Cecilia Mariscal, a devoted mother whose troubled marriage to Agustín falls apart, leaving her to rebuild her life. When she falls in love with Dr. Esteban Acuña, she faces unexpected opposition from her own daughter, Elvira, who also becomes obsessed with him. As family rivalries, forbidden love, betrayal, and long-hidden secrets emerge, the Mariscal family's relationships are pushed to the breaking point.

Gabino Acuña

María JoséMaría José · 1995
María José
7.01995
SeriesSoapDrama
María José is a Mexican telenovela produced by Juan Osorio for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from February 13 to May 18, 1995. It is a remake of the 1982 telenovela Bianca Vidal, based on the original story by Inés Rodena and freely adapted by Gabriela Ortigoza. The story follows María José, a beautiful and humble young woman who works as a domestic servant while caring for her ailing foster father. She falls in love with Carlos Alberto Almazán, but their relationship is threatened by family secrets, social differences, and the schemes of Imperia, a woman determined to keep them apart. As hidden truths about María José's past come to light, she must fight for love, justice, and her rightful place in the Almazán family.

Rodrigo Almazán