Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Acting

Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Born November 8, 1933 · Puerto de Veracruz, Mexico

Died April 6, 2024 · aged 90

Ernesto Gómez Cruz (November 8, 1933 - April 6, 2024) was a prolific Mexican actor with more than 154 films. In his beginnings, he began as a photographer in his native Veracruz, where he met a friend who invited him to study dramatic art. In his notes from yesterday, he mentions that he wanted to be a singer, but his shyness and lack of preparation led him to abandon this path. He has more than …

Known For

El InfiernoEl Infierno · 2010
El Infierno
8.02010
MovieActionCrime
After being deported back to Mexico, a man has no choice but to join the vicious drug cartel that has corrupted his hometown in order to survive.
The MexicanThe Mexican · 2001
The Mexican
6.02001
MovieActionComedy
Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol, known as "the Mexican"... or suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend Samantha to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures alive and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent alternative, so he heads south of the border.
BandidasBandidas · 2006
Bandidas
6.02006
MovieActionComedy
When a ruthless robber baron takes away everything they cherish, a rough-and-tumble, idealistic peasant and a sophisticated heiress embark on a quest for justice, vengeance…and a few good heists.
Cosa fácilCosa fácil · 1982
Cosa fácil
6.01982
MovieThrillerAction
This is a story of revenge, as detective Shayne's own clients sabotage his actions, and leave him blind in one eye. The cases then become personal and Shayne vows to destroy the guilty.
Violent StoriesViolent Stories · 1985
Violent Stories
5.91985
MovieActionCrime
Five surreal short stories make up this Mexican anthology film.
ErendiraErendira · 1983
Erendira
6.11983
MovieDrama
While Erendira, a beautiful teenage girl, has a surreal mystical vision, her grandmother's house catches on fire and burns to the ground. Her grandmother holds Erendira responsible and, in order to extract restitution from the girl, forces her into prostitution. Erendira's surreal mystical experiences continue while her grandmother grows rich from exploiting her.
TivoliTivoli · 1975
Tivoli
7.01975
MovieComedyDrama
While trying to save the famous Tivoli burlesque theater, the participants uncover a web of commercial corruption.
A Shred Of MistA Shred Of Mist · 2014
A Shred Of Mist
5.32014
MovieThrillerHorror
After the dead of his mother, Daniel is put under the care of his aunt Elizabeth, a foreign woman with a severe character, who subjects the child to multiple abuses and psychological torture.

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The Perfect DictatorshipThe Perfect Dictatorship · 2014
The Perfect Dictatorship
7.42014
MovieDramaComedy
TV MX, the most powerful Mexican Television Corporation, discloses a scandalous story involving Governor Carmelo Vargas in serious crimes and illicit business. Governor Vargas worried about his political future, decides to clean his image and negotiates a billionaire secret agreement with the owners of the TV Corporation. Carlos Rojo, an ambitious young news producer, and Ricardo Diaz, TV network star reporter, are responsible for making a dirty campaign to change the image the public has of the corrupt Governor and make him, at any cost, a political star and a great presidential candidate. Mexican Television believes that democracy is a farce and has already placed one President... Will they do it again?

Señor Humilde

El vuelo del águilaEl vuelo del águila · 1994
El vuelo del águila
9.01994
SeriesDrama
El vuelo del águila is a Mexican historical telenovela produced by Ernesto Alonso and Carlos Sotomayor for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from July 4, 1994, to January 20, 1995. Created by Enrique Krauze and Fausto Zerón-Medina, the telenovela chronicles the life of General and President Porfirio Díaz, depicting the political, military, and social events that shaped Mexico during the Porfiriato. The story follows Porfirio Díaz from his early years as a military hero during the Reform War and the French Intervention to his rise to the presidency and his more than three decades in power. Through historical events, political rivalries, and personal relationships, the telenovela explores the achievements, controversies, and eventual downfall of one of the most influential figures in Mexican history.

Benito Juárez

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.

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