Apolinar
Synopsis
Tancredo, a poor man, is in love with a rich girl, who does not return his feelings. One day when she is bathing in a river, a flood sweeps her away and Tancredo is unable to save her. Mad with grief, he steals the sun. The gods call Apolinar to restore light to the earth, but he is obstructed by the magician of darkness, until by means of a telescope he is able to send a bag of light to Tancredo, now grown old. Tancredo goes to the seashore and opens the bag of light as an offering to his beloved, whereupon the sun returns to the earth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julio Castillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Julio Castillo
- Original Score
- José Ramón Guzmán Bravo
- Original Title
- Apolinar
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Producciones Zohar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julio Castillo
Julio Castillo, Blanca Peña, Lluís Torner
José Ramón Guzmán Bravo
Federico Landeros
Alejandro Jodorowsky, Roberto Viskin
Department Leadership Roster
Julio Castillo
Director
Julio Castillo
Screenplay
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Producer
Roberto Viskin
Producer
Federico Landeros
Editor
Octavio Ocampo
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apolinar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Apolinar about?
Tancredo, a poor man, is in love with a rich girl, who does not return his feelings. One day when she is bathing in a river, a flood sweeps her away and Tancredo is unable to save her. Mad with grief, he steals the sun. The gods call Apolinar to restore light to the earth, but he is obstructed by the magician of darkness, until by means of a telescope he is able to send a bag of light to Tancredo, now grown old. Tancredo goes to the seashore and opens the bag of light as an offering to his beloved, whereupon the sun returns to the earth.
Who directed Apolinar?
Apolinar was directed by Julio Castillo.
Who stars in Apolinar?
The principal cast of Apolinar includes Macaria, Eduardo Garduño, Fernando Rosales, Aarón Hernán, José Luis Castañeda.
When was Apolinar released and how long is it?
Apolinar was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Apolinar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Apolinar was composed by José Ramón Guzmán Bravo.