Mulata
Originally released in 1954. Mulata is a drama film. directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ninón Sevilla, Pedro Armendáriz, and René Cardona
Synopsis
In the port of Havana, two biracial children, Mateo (Ricardo Román) and Caridad (Ninón Sevilla) grow up together. She is the daughter of a white man who died in a shipwreck and of a black laundress of African origin. Over the years, Mateo falls for Caridad, but she doesn't love him back because she has fallen for a Mexican captain, Martin (Pedro Armendáriz), who she happened to meet at the port. The captain also fell in love with Caridad and proposes that they live together and she accepts. Caridad works in a cabaret in the port and the owner, Guevara (René Cardona), feels an attraction for the girl, and in a moment of jealousy, tries to kill Martin. Martin falls into financial trouble and has to mortgage his boat to Guevara. When Martin returns to Veracruz, Mexico, Guevara feels that he's the new owner of Caridad.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 16, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
4.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mulata about?
In the port of Havana, two biracial children, Mateo (Ricardo Román) and Caridad (Ninón Sevilla) grow up together. She is the daughter of a white man who died in a shipwreck and of a black laundre...
Who directed Mulata?
Mulata was directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares.
How long is Mulata?
Mulata has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Mulata released?
Mulata was released on July 16, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mulata?
The main cast of Mulata includes Ninón Sevilla, Pedro Armendáriz, René Cardona, Ricardo Román, Fanny Schiller.