Memories of a Mexican
Memorias de un mexicano
Synopsis
A history of the Mexican Revolution (1910-17), narrated through the striking images of the enormous film archive of Salvador Toscano (1872-1947), pioneer of Mexican cinema, compiled by his daughter, Carmen Toscano.
Top Cast
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Self - Narrator (voice)
Manuel Bernal
Salvador Toscano (voice)
Porfirio Díaz
Self (archive footage)
Francisco I. Madero
Self (archive footage)
Emiliano Zapata
Self (archive footage)
Venustiano Carranza
Self (archive footage)
Pancho Villa
Self (archive footage)
Victoriano Huerta
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Salvador Toscano
- Screenplay & Story
- Salvador Toscano
- Original Score
- Jorge Pérez
- Original Title
- Memorias de un mexicano
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Salvador Toscano
Salvador Toscano
Jorge Pérez
Salvador Toscano
Teódulo Bustos
Carmen Toscano
Department Leadership Roster
Carmen Toscano
Producer
Teódulo Bustos
Editor
Salvador Toscano
Director of Photography
Jorge Pérez
Original Music Composer
Salvador Toscano
Writer
Salvador Toscano
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Memories of a Mexican
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Memories of a Mexican about?
A history of the Mexican Revolution (1910-17), narrated through the striking images of the enormous film archive of Salvador Toscano (1872-1947), pioneer of Mexican cinema, compiled by his daughter, Carmen Toscano.
Who directed Memories of a Mexican?
Memories of a Mexican was directed by Salvador Toscano.
Who stars in Memories of a Mexican?
The principal cast of Memories of a Mexican includes Carmen Toscano, Manuel Bernal, Porfirio Díaz, Francisco I. Madero, Emiliano Zapata.
When was Memories of a Mexican released and how long is it?
Memories of a Mexican was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Memories of a Mexican?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Memories of a Mexican was composed by Jorge Pérez.