The Torch
“BY GUN...BY FLAME...BY FORCE...He took everything he wanted!”
Synopsis
The story of a fear-inspiring revolutionary general who develops a passion for the daughter of a wealthy villager. It's hate at first sight so far as the girl is concerned, but this will soon change.
Top Cast
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Paulette Goddard
Mariá Dolores Peñafiel
Pedro Armendáriz
José Juan Reyes
Gilbert Roland
Father Sierra
Walter Reed
Dr. Robert Stanley
Julio Villarreal
Don Carlos Peñafiel
Carlos Múzquiz
Fidel Bernal
Margarito Luna
Captain Bocanegra
José Torvay
Captain Quiñones
Pascual García Peña
Don Apolonio Sánchez
Antonia Kaneem
AAdelita
Jorge Treviño
Rich man
Rosaura Revueltas
Faustina
Eduardo Arozamena
Don Joaquín
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emilio Fernández
- Screenplay & Story
- Íñigo de Martino, Emilio Fernández
- Original Score
- Antonio Díaz Conde
- Original Title
- The Torch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Bert Granet Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emilio Fernández
Íñigo de Martino, Emilio Fernández, Bert Granet
Antonio Díaz Conde
Gabriel Figueroa
Charles L. Kimball, Nicholas Vandensteen
Bert Granet
Department Leadership Roster
Charles L. Kimball
Editor
Íñigo de Martino
Screenplay
Emilio Fernández
Director
Bert Granet
Producer
Nicholas Vandensteen
Editor
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Emilio Fernández
Screenplay
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Torch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Torch about?
The story of a fear-inspiring revolutionary general who develops a passion for the daughter of a wealthy villager. It's hate at first sight so far as the girl is concerned, but this will soon change.
Who directed The Torch?
The Torch was directed by Emilio Fernández.
Who stars in The Torch?
The principal cast of The Torch includes Paulette Goddard, Pedro Armendáriz, Gilbert Roland, Walter Reed, Julio Villarreal.
When was The Torch released and how long is it?
The Torch was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Torch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Torch was composed by Antonio Díaz Conde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Torch?
The Torch holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).