Doña Macabra
Synopsis
The story of Armida (named ¨Doña Macabra¨ by her neighbors) and Demetria, two old women who live in an old house with Octavio, a kind of mad scientist. Their lives take an unexpected turn when the nephew of Armida, Lucila, recently married with Othón, arrive to the house looking for and old treasure, believed to be buried in the house. They will find a lot of dark and unexpected secrets.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Gavaldón
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Argüelles
- Original Score
- Raúl Lavista
- Original Title
- Doña Macabra
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Estudios Churubusco Azteca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Gavaldón
Hugo Argüelles
Raúl Lavista
Raúl Martínez Solares
Carlos Savage
Roberto Gavaldón
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Argüelles
Screenplay
Roberto Gavaldón
Director
Carlos Savage
Editor
José Rodríguez Granada
Production Design
Raúl Lavista
Original Music Composer
Raúl Martínez Solares
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doña Macabra
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What is Doña Macabra about?
The story of Armida (named ¨Doña Macabra¨ by her neighbors) and Demetria, two old women who live in an old house with Octavio, a kind of mad scientist. Their lives take an unexpected turn when the nephew of Armida, Lucila, recently married with Othón, arrive to the house looking for and old treasure, believed to be buried in the house. They will find a lot of dark and unexpected secrets.
Who directed Doña Macabra?
Doña Macabra was directed by Roberto Gavaldón.
Who stars in Doña Macabra?
The principal cast of Doña Macabra includes Marga López, Héctor Suárez, Carmen Montejo, Roberta Gavaldón, Pancho Córdova.
When was Doña Macabra released and how long is it?
Doña Macabra was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Doña Macabra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doña Macabra was composed by Raúl Lavista.