The Underdogs
Los de abajo
“The grand drama of Mexican people!”
Synopsis
During the Mexican Revolution, the people tired of living in poverty and enduring the atrocities committed by the federals, decide to follow one of their own, General Demetrio Macias, a thief with tricks he learned in jail and who along with "La Pintada" decides to take his people to victory. Led by Captain Anastacio Montañez, the newly formed army fight and honor their code at the same time as they loot houses to spread the wealth.
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Isabela Corona
La pintada
Emilio Fernández
Pancracio
Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.
Demetrio Macías
Domingo Soler
Anastasio Montañéz
Esther Fernández
Camila
Carlos López Moctezuma
El curro (Luis Cervantes) (as C. Lopez Moctezuma)
Beatriz Ramos
Mujer de Demetrio
Alfredo del Diestro
El güero Margarito
Emma Roldán
Mamá de Camila
Miguel Inclán
El meco
Eduardo Arozamena
Venancio
Alfonso Bedoya
El manteca (as Alfonso Bedolla)
Raúl de Anda
General Panfilo Natera
Ernesto Cortázar
Teniente
Max Langler
Primer indio
Pedro Galindo
Segundo indio
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chano Urueta
- Screenplay & Story
- Mariano Azuela, Aurelio Manrique, Chano Urueta
- Original Score
- Jorge Pérez
- Original Title
- Los de abajo
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Producciones Amanecer, Nueva América
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chano Urueta
Mariano Azuela, Aurelio Manrique, Chano Urueta
Jorge Pérez
Gabriel Figueroa
Emilio Gómez Muriel
Luis Manrique
Department Leadership Roster
Chano Urueta
Director
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Aurelio Manrique
Writer
Chano Urueta
Writer
Luis Manrique
Producer
Jorge Pérez
Original Music Composer
Emilio Gómez Muriel
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Underdogs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Underdogs about?
During the Mexican Revolution, the people tired of living in poverty and enduring the atrocities committed by the federals, decide to follow one of their own, General Demetrio Macias, a thief with tricks he learned in jail and who along with "La Pintada" decides to take his people to victory. Led by Captain Anastacio Montañez, the newly formed army fight and honor their code at the same time as they loot houses to spread the wealth.
Who directed The Underdogs?
The Underdogs was directed by Chano Urueta.
Who stars in The Underdogs?
The principal cast of The Underdogs includes Isabela Corona, Emilio Fernández, Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr., Domingo Soler, Esther Fernández.
When was The Underdogs released and how long is it?
The Underdogs was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Underdogs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Underdogs was composed by Jorge Pérez.
Is The Underdogs based on a book or true story?
The Underdogs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mariano Azuela".