New World
"The story of a virgin created by an indigenous artist and used by the Spanish as a weapon of conquest"
Originally released in 1978. New World is a history/drama film. directed by Gabriel Retes.
Starring Aarón Hernán, Tito Junco, and Bruno Rey
Synopsis
Towards the end of the 16th century, the Spanish conquerors living in the New World faced a serious problem: the evangelization of the indigenous people, who did not understand or accept Christianity due to their unshakable faith in their own religion. The court of the Inquisition cracks down on heretics and the natives prepare for a general uprising ...
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 10, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Aarón Hernán
as Fray Pedro Francisco de Cañas
Tito Junco
as Virrey Don Martín Gómez de Peralta y Montellano
Bruno Rey
as Don Javier
Juan Ángel Martínez
as Maestro Manuel Ortiz
Ignacio Retes
as Don Diego de Alba
Jorge Humberto Robles
as Siervo
Jorge Santoyo
as Capitán español
Carlos Chávez
Abel Woolrich
María Rojo
as Intérprete indígena
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
- Budget
- $1,250,000
Production Companies
- Conacine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New World about?
Towards the end of the 16th century, the Spanish conquerors living in the New World faced a serious problem: the evangelization of the indigenous people, who did not understand or accept Christiani...
Who directed New World?
New World was directed by Gabriel Retes.
How long is New World?
New World has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was New World released?
New World was released on August 10, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in New World?
The main cast of New World includes Aarón Hernán, Tito Junco, Bruno Rey, Juan Ángel Martínez, Ignacio Retes.