Macario
“Macabre, haunting and wonderful”
Synopsis
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.
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Ignacio López Tarso
Macario
Pina Pellicer
Esposa de Macario
Enrique Lucero
La muerte
Mario Alberto Rodríguez
Don Ramiro
José Gálvez
El Demonio
Eduardo Fajardo
Virrey
Consuelo Frank
Virreina
José Dupeyrón
Celia Tejeda
Chona
Luis Aceves Castañeda
Verdugo infartado (uncredited)
Miguel Arenas
Inquisidor (uncredited)
Alfredo Wally Barrón
Don Alfredo, panadero (uncredited)
Queta Carrasco
Vecina de Macario (uncredited)
Felipe de Flores
Nieto de abuelo enfermo (uncredited)
Alicia del Lago
Viuda (uncredited)
Manuel Dondé
Enviado de la inquisicion (uncredited)
Elizabeth Dupeyrón
Hija de Macario (uncredited)
Enedina Díaz de León
Vecina de Macario (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 26, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Gavaldón
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Gavaldón, Emilio Carballido, B. Traven
- Original Score
- Raúl Lavista, Galdino R. Samperio
- Original Title
- Macario
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Clasa Films Mundiales, Estudios Churubusco Azteca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Gavaldón
Roberto Gavaldón, Emilio Carballido, B. Traven
Raúl Lavista, Galdino R. Samperio
Gabriel Figueroa
Gloria Schoemann
José Luis de Celis, Armando Orive Alba
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Gavaldón
Director
Roberto Gavaldón
Writer
Gloria Schoemann
Editor
Armando Orive Alba
Producer
Emilio Carballido
Writer
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Raúl Lavista
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macario
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Macario about?
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.
Who directed Macario?
Macario was directed by Roberto Gavaldón.
Who stars in Macario?
The principal cast of Macario includes Ignacio López Tarso, Pina Pellicer, Enrique Lucero, Mario Alberto Rodríguez, José Gálvez.
When was Macario released and how long is it?
Macario was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Macario?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Macario was composed by Raúl Lavista, Galdino R. Samperio.