The River and Death
Originally released in 1954. The River and Death is a drama film. directed by Luis Buñuel.
Starring Columba Domínguez, Miguel Torruco, and Joaquín Cordero
Synopsis
A useless and bloody vendetta has been going on for ages between two families in this Mexican village. Men, sons, have killed each other for generations, for a so-called conception of honor in a revenge that never ends since it is also triggered by people of the village. Now, today, there are only two sons left, one in each family. One has become a doctor in the big city and his culture is modern. The other last one - of the other family - hasn't left the village and is waiting for the doctor to come "home" as he plans to kill him, to settle this war on this matter of honor once and for all. And the people of the village want blood.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 22, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (25 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Columba Domínguez
as Mercedes
Miguel Torruco
as Felipe Anguiano
Joaquín Cordero
as Gerardo Anguiano
Jaime Fernández
as Romulo Menchaca
Víctor Alcocer
as Polo Menchaca
Silvia Derbez
as Elsa
José Elías Moreno
as Don Nemesio
Carlos Martínez Baena
as Padre Julián
Alfredo Varela
as Chinelas
Miguel Manzano
as Don Anselmo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Clasa Films Mundiales
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The River and Death about?
A useless and bloody vendetta has been going on for ages between two families in this Mexican village. Men, sons, have killed each other for generations, for a so-called conception of honor in a re...
Who directed The River and Death?
The River and Death was directed by Luis Buñuel.
How long is The River and Death?
The River and Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The River and Death released?
The River and Death was released on August 22, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The River and Death?
The main cast of The River and Death includes Columba Domínguez, Miguel Torruco, Joaquín Cordero, Jaime Fernández, Víctor Alcocer.