Juan José Gurrola

Acting

Juan José Gurrola

Born October 19, 1935

Died June 1, 2007 · aged 71

Juan José Gurrola (19 November 1935 - 1 June 2007) was an architect, radio, film and theater director, actor, set designer, playwright, painter, photographer and Mexican performer. He was awarded the National Prize for Sciences and Arts in the area of ​​Fine Arts by the Mexican government in 2004.

Known For

El TopoEl Topo · 1970
El Topo
7.11970
MovieAdventureDrama
El Topo decides to confront warrior Masters on a trans-formative desert journey he begins with his 6 year old son, who must bury his childhood totems to become a man.
The ShunammiteThe Shunammite · 1965
The Shunammite
6.31965
MovieDrama
Luisa returns to her village, where she cares for her uncle on his deathbed, who tells her the story of his life with a hidden purpose.
TajimaraTajimara · 1965
Tajimara
7.31965
MovieDramaRomance
First of two films that make up the collaborative film "Los Bienamados" (The Beloved, 1965). It narrates the encounters and misunderstandings of a pair of lovers during the years, from their adolescence to maturity.
To Kill a StrangerTo Kill a Stranger · 1986
To Kill a Stranger
5.31986
MovieCrimeThriller
Cristina Carver (Angelica Maria) finds herself in dire straits after she arrives to spend some time with her TV-reporter husband (Dean Stockwell) who is visiting a Latin American country run by a military dictator. After a car accident one day, Cristina brings the helpful Col. Kostik (Donald Pleasence) home and then kills him in self-defense when he violently attempts to rape and murder her. Terrified, she covers up her act and hides the body, yet in spite of her husband's efforts to protect her, a local police detective starts to figure out what really happened.
La creación artística. GironellaLa creación artística. Gironella · 1965
La creación artística. Gironella
1965
MovieDocumentary
This short film explores the life of Mexican painter and writer Alberto Gironella.
La creación artística. CuevasLa creación artística. Cuevas · 1965
La creación artística. Cuevas
1965
MovieDocumentary
This short film focuses on Mexican artist José Luis Cuevas, who through his work challenged the conventions of Mexican muralism.
Alberto GironellaAlberto Gironella · 1965
Alberto Gironella
1965
MovieDocumentary
Alberto Gironella was a Mexican plastic artist, considered one of the exponents of La Ruptura.
Call Me MikeCall Me Mike · 1981
Call Me Mike
5.81981
MovieCrimeMystery
After being unjustly accused of corruption and seriously injured in prison, Miguel's personality will merge with the characters he reads in his police novels.

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