Terror in the Barrios

A humble provincial writer who wants to publish his first book offers it to a film producer who is looking for locations for a film at that time. The novelist's family then moves to the big city, where they will have to face many adversities that will make them wish they had never left their village.

An alcoholic grandfather is seriously ill. His doctor suggests that experiencing a bad scare could cure him. His grandson volunteers to help him.

Two Mexican-American gals in LA win a vacation in Mexico City in a talent show.

An Indian arouses envy for his expertise in hunting animals without ruining their skins, for his wisdom and his kindness.

Leon Alastray is an outlaw who has been given sanctuary by Father John, whom he then escorts to the village of San Sebastian. The village is deserted, with its cowardly residents hiding in the hills from Indians, who regularly attack the village and steal all their supplies. When Father John is murdered, the villagers mistakenly think the outlaw is the priest. Alastray at first tells them he is not a priest, but they don't believe it, and an apparent miracle seems to prove they are correct. Eventually, he assists them in regaining their confidence and defending themselves.

Thriller directed by Arturo Ripstein.

Tomboyish gal becomes a player in the Mexican Revolution. Then: boyfriends.

Family life in a squatter's-rights neighborhood on the outskirts of Mexico City.

Rich family's maid thinks that maybe if she plays her cards right, she can land a moneybags husband. There's also a really cute auto mechanic, though, and...

Desperate because of his son's illness, the peasant Eufemio steals a pearl from the image of Santa Lucía in the village church.

Vice cop infiltrates a jazz club to bust a heroin ring.

Three episodes. Faith: a woman is attacked. Hope: a fakir is crucified. Charity: a woman faces bureaucracy.

Sequel to Maria Pistolas. Comic-tomgirl member of Villa's army has boy trouble.

Tizoc wishes to eat a chicken by himself and have his own piñata. At Christmas his father Carmelo grants his wish.

Professional gambler finds metaphysical meanings in the way he manages the workings of chance.

Unscrupulous landowner and his family are trying to deny water rights to the townsfolk. Particular beef with the guy that runs the mill. Ultimately the Revolution rolls through town and helps put everything right.