The Wave
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Synopsis
A Mexican fisherman, whose son has died because he could not afford necessary medical care out of his meagre wages, becomes aware of how badly exploited he and his many fellow fisherman are by the one greedy man for whom they work and the corrupt politician who makes the laws to benefit him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 28, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 17, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann, Emilio Gómez Muriel
- Screenplay & Story
- Agustín Velázquez Chávez, Paul Strand, Henwar Rodakiewicz
- Original Score
- Silvestre Revueltas
- Original Title
- Redes
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Secretaría de Educación Pública, Azteca Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Zinnemann, Emilio Gómez Muriel
Agustín Velázquez Chávez, Paul Strand, Henwar Rodakiewicz
Silvestre Revueltas
Paul Strand
Emilio Gómez Muriel, Gunther von Fritsch
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Zinnemann
Director
Silvestre Revueltas
Original Music Composer
Paul Strand
Director of Photography
Emilio Gómez Muriel
Director
Emilio Gómez Muriel
Editor
Gunther von Fritsch
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wave about?
A Mexican fisherman, whose son has died because he could not afford necessary medical care out of his meagre wages, becomes aware of how badly exploited he and his many fellow fisherman are by the one greedy man for whom they work and the corrupt politician who makes the laws to benefit him.
Who directed The Wave?
The Wave was directed by Fred Zinnemann, Emilio Gómez Muriel.
Who stars in The Wave?
The principal cast of The Wave includes Silvio Hernández, Antonio Lara, Miguel Figueroa, Rafael Hinojosa, Felipe Rojas.
When was The Wave released and how long is it?
The Wave was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wave was composed by Silvestre Revueltas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wave?
The Wave holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).