El zarco
“Based on a novel by Ignacio Manuel Altamirano”
Synopsis
In early 1860's Mexico, Nicolás (Contreras Torres) wants to marry Manuela (Chavarri) but she runs off with bandit El Zarco (Cantalauba) She soon becomes disillusioned by her lover's cruelty and the brutality of bandit life. In the meantime, Nicolas has turned his romantic attentions to Pilar, Manuela's adopted sister. At the climax. El Zarco is captured and shot, Nicolas marries Pilar, and Manuela dies.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Manuel Ramos
- Screenplay & Story
- Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
- Original Title
- El zarco
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Manuel Ramos
Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Department Leadership Roster
Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Writer
José Manuel Ramos
Director
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What is El zarco about?
In early 1860's Mexico, Nicolás (Contreras Torres) wants to marry Manuela (Chavarri) but she runs off with bandit El Zarco (Cantalauba) She soon becomes disillusioned by her lover's cruelty and the brutality of bandit life. In the meantime, Nicolas has turned his romantic attentions to Pilar, Manuela's adopted sister. At the climax. El Zarco is captured and shot, Nicolas marries Pilar, and Manuela dies.
Who directed El zarco?
El zarco was directed by José Manuel Ramos.
Who stars in El zarco?
The principal cast of El zarco includes Enrique Cantalaúba, Gilda Chavarri, Miguel Contreras Torres, Graciela de Zarate, Julio Navarrete.
When was El zarco released and how long is it?
El zarco was released in 1921 with a total runtime of Unknown.