Father Morelos (1942)
- 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
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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