Janitzio
Synopsis
First all Mexican sound film. Story is based on the ancient customs and legends of the fisherfolk as they come into conflict with the exploitation of agents sent by "big business" from the cities.
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JANITZIO 💔 Romance y Tragedia en el Cine Mexicano Clásico
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-06-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Navarro
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Márquez, Robert Quigley
- Original Score
- Francisco Domínguez
- Original Title
- Janitzio
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Compañía Cinematográfica Mexicana
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Navarro
Luis Márquez, Robert Quigley
Francisco Domínguez
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Márquez
Writer
Robert Quigley
Writer
Carlos Navarro
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Janitzio
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What is Janitzio about?
First all Mexican sound film. Story is based on the ancient customs and legends of the fisherfolk as they come into conflict with the exploitation of agents sent by "big business" from the cities.
Who directed Janitzio?
Janitzio was directed by Carlos Navarro.
Who stars in Janitzio?
The principal cast of Janitzio includes Emilio Fernández, María Teresa Orozco, Gilberto González, Felipe de Flores, Max Langler.
When was Janitzio released and how long is it?
Janitzio was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Janitzio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Janitzio was composed by Francisco Domínguez.