Malambo
Synopsis
Based on a quechua legend, Malambo tells the story of a woman who lost her husband and son because of the greedy patrón of an hacienda. She swore that she would never remove the cloth over her eyes until her dead were avenged by the deaths of the patrón and his daughter. Nature seems to be on her side, since a drought has afflicted the land. Her other son, Malambo, accepts the duty of revenge. Malambo is no normal human: he is the runa-uturungo, or Hombre Tigre, of Quechua lore, and he cannot be wounded by bullets. He leads the obreros to rise in revolt and defeats the patrón. However, instead of killing the patrón's daughter--the blind Urpila --he falls in love with her, thereby breaking his mother's heart.
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Delia Garcés
Urpila
Oscar Valicelli
Malambo
Orestes Caviglia
El emponchado
Milagros de la Vega
La madre
Alberto Bello
Soria
Nelo Cosimi
El patrón
Mariana Martí
La negrita
Tito Alonso
El aguaterito
Margarita Burke
Vieja Nro. 1
María Goicochea
Vieja Nro. 2
Lucía Barausse
Vieja Nro. 3
Claudio Martino
Balvidio
Francisco Plastino
Un viejo
Juan Farías
Viejito del fogón
Héctor Leporace
Un muchacho
Enrique Vico Carré
Taboada
José Trecenza
Carlos A. Gordillo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto de Zavalía
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Mac Dougall
- Original Score
- Alberto Ginastera
- Original Title
- Malambo
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Establecimientos Filmadores Argentinos
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto de Zavalía
Hugo Mac Dougall
Alberto Ginastera
Oscar Carchano
Alberto de Zavalía
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Carchano
Editor
Alberto de Zavalía
Director
Alberto de Zavalía
Producer
Hugo Mac Dougall
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malambo
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What is Malambo about?
Based on a quechua legend, Malambo tells the story of a woman who lost her husband and son because of the greedy patrón of an hacienda. She swore that she would never remove the cloth over her eyes until her dead were avenged by the deaths of the patrón and his daughter. Nature seems to be on her side, since a drought has afflicted the land. Her other son, Malambo, accepts the duty of revenge. Malambo is no normal human: he is the runa-uturungo, or Hombre Tigre, of Quechua lore, and he cannot be wounded by bullets. He leads the obreros to rise in revolt and defeats the patrón. However, instead of killing the patrón's daughter--the blind Urpila --he falls in love with her, thereby breaking his mother's heart.
Who directed Malambo?
Malambo was directed by Alberto de Zavalía.
Who stars in Malambo?
The principal cast of Malambo includes Delia Garcés, Oscar Valicelli, Orestes Caviglia, Milagros de la Vega, Alberto Bello.
When was Malambo released and how long is it?
Malambo was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Malambo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Malambo was composed by Alberto Ginastera.