Ignacio Retes

Acting

Ignacio Retes

Born November 13, 1918 · Mexico City, Mexico

Died April 23, 2004 · aged 85

José Ignacio Retes Guevara was a Mexican playwright, film, theater and television actor, director, and writer. Two-time winner of the Ariel Award. He studied at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters of the National Autonomous University of Mexico in the 30s, where he was able to meet other prominent playwrights and directors of the time such as Rodolfo Usigli, Seki Sano and José Revueltas. He fo…

Known For

The Castaways of LiguriaThe Castaways of Liguria · 1985
The Castaways of Liguria
6.01985
MovieAdventure
A fire started by Harry Thompson destroys the Liguria, a legendary ship of the 19th century, and its treasure of gold and diamonds sinks in the sea. Thompson manages to escape unaware that Albizetti sleeps in the same lifeboat he uses. They manage to arrive at a deserted island, which has also been reached on the opposite shore– by the other survivors of the shipwreck: three children, a woman and three men.
Playa azulPlaya azul · 1992
Playa azul
6.01992
MovieDrama
A politician accused of fraud seeks refuge in a remote, hotel he owns. Joined by his wife, and children he requests aid from his friends. His friends refuse to help, and eventually his family leave him, leaving him with few options.
Vintage ModelVintage Model · 1992
Vintage Model
5.81992
MovieDramaRomance
Life unravels when famous radio talk-show host Carmen (Sylvia Pinal) discovers she has just months to live. To tie up the loose ends of her life, she hires a chauffeur to drive her around Mexico City and visit her old haunts. But he does far more than that; instead, he gives her life a much-needed spark and shows her the road to happiness. Alonso Echanove and Raul Araiza Jr. co-star.
Broken FlagBroken Flag · 1979
Broken Flag
6.91979
MovieDramaThriller
When a group of young filmmakers witness and film a crime of passion, the most outrageous blackmail of the century begins. By means of a fantastic plan, the filmmakers send to the murderer, a financial and industrial big shot, a copy of the movie that incriminates him and they demand him an improvement of the standard of living for the working class.
Los Naúfragos II:  Los PiratasLos Naúfragos II: Los Piratas · 1986
Los Naúfragos II: Los Piratas
7.41986
MovieAdventure
The Cast Aways saga continues as the shipwrecked islanders discover a cave full of buried treasures, along with the bones of Pirates. They use the cave as a shelter and plan an escape with the loot. Before their plan is complete, a ship arrives with pirates, lead by a young woman, who have come to claim their treasure as their own, and a battle ensues between them and the shipwrecked islanders.The islanders discover by chance that the new arrivals have no claim to the treasure, and their leader a treasure hunting imposter.
Bienvenido-WelcomeBienvenido-Welcome · 1995
Bienvenido-Welcome
6.21995
MovieComedyDrama
During a business trip, a married man (José) has an affair with a blonde who leaves him the message "Welcome to the world of AIDS". Later, his wife Maria, unaware of the situation, makes love to her husband when he is drunk. The consequences of the contagion are devastating. José and María find the support of a group of filmmakers who decide to make a film of their story.
Los DesalmadosLos Desalmados · 1971
Los Desalmados
6.31971
MovieActionWestern
The GamblerThe Gambler · 1979
The Gambler
7.41979
MovieAdventureDrama
Three childhood friends; when they grow up, the poor boy is shut out from the possibility of romancing the girl because of class issues. He leaves town, learns to play pro-level poker, wins a fortune, then goes home to ruin his rival's life.

Filmography

Sort