Underplayed Gems

Father Morelos (1942)

Father Morelos poster
Original title
El padre Morelos
Directed by
Miguel Contreras Torres
Genre
drama film, adventure film, war film, historical film
Country
Mexico
Runtime
1h 48m
Rating
5.7 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This film follows the life of Jose Maria Morelos, a priest who becomes a key leader in the Mexican War of Independence. It shows his military campaigns and the challenges he faces in the fight for freedom.

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What happens

Father Morelos (Spanish: El padre Morelos) is a 1943 Mexican historical drama film directed by Miguel Contreras Torres and starring Domingo Soler, Consuelo Frank and Narciso Busquets. It is a biopic inspired by the life of José María Morelos, one of the leaders of the Mexican War of Independence. It was followed by a sequel Lightning in the South. It was shot at the Azteca Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Luis Moya. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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