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Macario

DramaFantasyMystery

"Macabre, haunting and wonderful"

Duration

1h 31m

Release

9 Jun 1960

Country

Mexico

Language

Spanish

Overview

Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.

Plot

Poor and hungry peasant Macario wishes to have a good meal for All Saint's Day. After his wife cooks him a turkey he has three apparitions: The Devil, God, and the Death.

Cast

Ignacio López TarsoPina PellicerEnrique Lucero

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 8.3/10Rotten Tomatoes: 100%

Details

Director

Roberto Gavaldón

Writers

B. TravenEmilio CarballidoRoberto Gavaldón

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 2 nominations total
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