Pedro Paramo
Pedro Páramo
Synopsis
When his mother Dolores dies, Juan Preciado, son of Pedro Páramo, goes to Comala to claim his inheritance; but when he arrives he finds an abandoned and sinister place, inhabited by mysterious voices and whispers…
Top Cast
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John Gavin
Pedro Páramo
Ignacio López Tarso
Fulgor Sedano
Pilar Pellicer
Susana San Juan
Julissa
Ana Rentería
Graciela Döring
Damiana Cisneros
Carlos Fernández
Juan Preciado
Augusto Benedico
Padre Rentería
Beatriz Sheridan
Eduviges Dyada
Claudia Millán
Dolores Preciado
Rosa Furman
Dorotea la Cuarraca
Joaquín Martínez
Abundio Martínez
Jorge Russek
'El Tilcuate'
Eric del Castillo
Perseverancio
Amparo Villegas
Mother Villa
Graciela Lara
Margarita
Álvaro Ortiz
Cacarizo
Juan Ferrara
Florencio
Claudio Obregón
Gerardo Trujillo - Lawyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival (exact date unknown)
Festival / Special Debut
August 24, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Velo
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Velo, Manuel Barbachano Ponce, Carlos Fuentes
- Original Score
- Joaquín Gutiérrez Heras
- Original Title
- Pedro Páramo
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Producciones Barbachano Ponce, Clasa Films Mundiales
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Velo
Carlos Velo, Manuel Barbachano Ponce, Carlos Fuentes, Juan Rulfo
Joaquín Gutiérrez Heras
Gabriel Figueroa
Gloria Schoemann
Federico Amérigo, Manuel Barbachano Ponce, Felipe Subervielle
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Velo
Director
Carlos Velo
Screenplay
Manuel Fontanals
Production Design
Manuel Barbachano Ponce
Screenplay
Carlos Fuentes
Screenplay
Joaquín Gutiérrez Heras
Original Music Composer
Manuel Barbachano Ponce
Producer
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Gloria Schoemann
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pedro Paramo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pedro Paramo about?
When his mother Dolores dies, Juan Preciado, son of Pedro Páramo, goes to Comala to claim his inheritance; but when he arrives he finds an abandoned and sinister place, inhabited by mysterious voices and whispers…
Who directed Pedro Paramo?
Pedro Paramo was directed by Carlos Velo.
Who stars in Pedro Paramo?
The principal cast of Pedro Paramo includes John Gavin, Ignacio López Tarso, Pilar Pellicer, Julissa, Graciela Döring.
When was Pedro Paramo released and how long is it?
Pedro Paramo was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Pedro Paramo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pedro Paramo was composed by Joaquín Gutiérrez Heras.
Is Pedro Paramo based on a book or true story?
Pedro Paramo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Juan Rulfo".