Morelos
Originally released in 2012. Morelos is a feature film. directed by Antonio Serrano.
Starring Dagoberto Gama, Raúl Méndez, and Juan Ignacio Aranda
Synopsis
The final years of Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon (1812-1815), leader in the Mexican war for independence who, after outsmarting Calleja´s blocade in Cuautla, reorganized his troops and took the city of Oaxaca. However, with more than half the territory of Mexico in his hands, Morelos was determined to take the port of Acapulco while the royalist troops gained ground. It shows the relationship of Morelos with his lieutenants, his efforts to create institutions of his own and a disciplined army to confront the royalist troops. The film captures the two inseparable facets of the life of this Mexican hero: his contradictions and his passions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Budget
$3.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$55.9K
0.0x return
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dagoberto Gama
as José María Morelos y Pavón
Raúl Méndez
as Mariano Matamoros
Juan Ignacio Aranda
as Hermenegildo Galeana
José María Yázpik
as Ignacio López Rayón
Stephanie Sigman
as Francisca Ortiz
Luis Gerardo Méndez
as José María Liceaga
Gustavo Sánchez Parra
as Matías Carranco
Antonio Gaona
as Guadalupe Victoria
Adriana Paz
as Simona
Jorge Poza
as Nicolás Bravo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
- Budget
- $3,633,924
- Revenue
- $55,906
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morelos about?
The final years of Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon (1812-1815), leader in the Mexican war for independence who, after outsmarting Calleja´s blocade in Cuautla, reorganized his troops and took the city ...
Who directed Morelos?
Morelos was directed by Antonio Serrano.
How long is Morelos?
Morelos has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Morelos released?
Morelos was released on November 15, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Morelos?
The main cast of Morelos includes Dagoberto Gama, Raúl Méndez, Juan Ignacio Aranda, José María Yázpik, Stephanie Sigman.