Canaima
Synopsis
Marcos Vargas returns home to Ciudad Bolívar after finishing his studies in Trinidad. There he decides to start a business transporting merchandise to the interior of the jungle. A local chieftain will not make things easy for him.
Top Cast
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Jorge Negrete
Marcos Vargas
Rosario Granados
Aracelis Vellorini
Carlos López Moctezuma
Col. José Francisco Ardavin
Andrés Soler
Conde Giaffaro
Bernardo Sancristóbal
Gabriel Ureña
Alfredo Varela
Arteaguita
Gilberto González
Sute Cúpira
Arturo Soto Rangel
Manuel Ladera
Alfonso Bedoya
Cholo Parima (Pantoja)
Luis G. Barreiro
Vellorini el malo (don José)
Vicente Padula
Vellorini el bueno (don Francisco)
Carolina Barret
Juanifacia
María Luisa Serrano
Doña Herminia Vargas
Luis Jiménez Morán
Cauchero
Salvador Quiroz
Secuaz de Ardavin
Chel López
Cascareño
June Byron
Carmen
Fanny Schiller
Gallineta
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Bustillo Oro
- Screenplay & Story
- Rómulo Gallegos, Juan Bustillo Oro
- Original Score
- Manuel Esperón
- Original Title
- Canaima
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, Venezuela
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Filmex
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Bustillo Oro
Rómulo Gallegos, Juan Bustillo Oro
Manuel Esperón
Jack Draper
Rafael Portillo
Gregorio Walerstein
Department Leadership Roster
Gregorio Walerstein
Producer
Rafael Portillo
Editor
Juan Bustillo Oro
Director
Jack Draper
Director of Photography
Luis Moya
Production Design
Roberto Miranda
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Canaima.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canaima
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Canaima about?
Marcos Vargas returns home to Ciudad Bolívar after finishing his studies in Trinidad. There he decides to start a business transporting merchandise to the interior of the jungle. A local chieftain will not make things easy for him.
Who directed Canaima?
Canaima was directed by Juan Bustillo Oro.
Who stars in Canaima?
The principal cast of Canaima includes Jorge Negrete, Rosario Granados, Carlos López Moctezuma, Andrés Soler, Bernardo Sancristóbal.
When was Canaima released and how long is it?
Canaima was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Canaima?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Canaima was composed by Manuel Esperón.
Is Canaima based on a book or true story?
Canaima is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rómulo Gallegos".