The Captive God
Synopsis
A Spanish boy is shipwrecked and cast ashore in Mexico in the sixteenth century. He is raised as a god by the Tehuan tribe, who have never before seen a white man, and is named Chiapa. Then at manhood he rules the Tehuans. Chiapa loves the priestess Tecolote but she is kidnapped by the Aztec warrior Mexitli, so he follows in the hopes of rescuing her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Swickard
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte M. Katterjohn
- Original Title
- The Captive God
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- New York Motion Picture, Kay-Bee Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Swickard
Monte M. Katterjohn
Joseph H. August, Clyde De Vinna
Thomas H. Ince
Department Leadership Roster
Monte M. Katterjohn
Screenplay
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
Charles Swickard
Director
Thomas H. Ince
Producer
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What is The Captive God about?
A Spanish boy is shipwrecked and cast ashore in Mexico in the sixteenth century. He is raised as a god by the Tehuan tribe, who have never before seen a white man, and is named Chiapa. Then at manhood he rules the Tehuans. Chiapa loves the priestess Tecolote but she is kidnapped by the Aztec warrior Mexitli, so he follows in the hopes of rescuing her.
Who directed The Captive God?
The Captive God was directed by Charles Swickard.
Who stars in The Captive God?
The principal cast of The Captive God includes William S. Hart, Enid Markey, Dorothy Dalton, P. Dempsey Tabler, Robert McKim.
When was The Captive God released and how long is it?
The Captive God was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.