New World (1978)
The story of a virgin created by an indigenous artist and used by the Spanish as a weapon of conquest
1978 · 1h 35m · History, Drama
Genres: History, Drama
Towards the end of the 16th century, the Spanish conquerors living in the New World faced a serious problem: the evangelization of the indigenous people, who did not understand or accept Christianity due to their unshakable faith in their own religion.
Director: Gabriel Retes
Writers: Gabriel Retes, Pedro F. Miret
Music by: Raúl Lavista
Cinematography: Daniel López
Editor: Eufemio Rivera
Budget: $1M
Cast
Aarón Hernán as Fray Pedro Francisco de CañasTito Junco as Virrey Don Martín Gómez de Peralta y MontellanoBruno Rey as Don JavierJuan Ángel Martínez as Maestro Manuel OrtizIgnacio Retes as Don Diego de AlbaJorge Humberto Robles as SiervoJorge Santoyo as Capitán españolCarlos ChávezAbel WoolrichMaría Rojo as Intérprete indígenaGuillermo Gil as Fray AntonioElpidia Carrillo as Mujer de Don Diego de AlbaMore like this
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