The River and Death (1954)
A useless and bloody vendetta has been going on for ages between two families in this Mexican village. Men, sons, have killed each other for generations, for a so-called conception of honor in a revenge that never ends since it is also triggered by people of the village. Now, today, there are only two sons left, one in each family. One has become a doctor in the big city and his culture is modern. The other last one - of the other family - hasn't left the village and is waiting for the doctor to come "home" as he plans to kill him, to settle this war on this matter of honor once and for all. And the people of the village want blood.
Cast
- Columba Domínguez - Mercedes
- Miguel Torruco - Felipe Anguiano
- Joaquín Cordero - Gerardo Anguiano
- Jaime Fernández - Romulo Menchaca
- Víctor Alcocer - Polo Menchaca
- Silvia Derbez - Elsa
- José Elías Moreno - Don Nemesio
- Carlos Martínez Baena - Padre Julián
- Alfredo Varela - Chinelas
- Miguel Manzano - Don Anselmo
Screenplay
Themes
Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
small town, island, based on novel or book, escape, river, village, ignorance, revenge, honor, doctor, vendetta
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The River and Death about?
- A useless and bloody vendetta has been going on for ages between two families in this Mexican village. Men, sons, have killed each other for generations, for a so-called conception of honor in a revenge that never ends since it is also triggered by people of the village. Now, today, there are only two sons left, one in each family. One has become a doctor in the big city and his culture is modern. The other last one - of the other family - hasn't left the village and is waiting for the doctor to come "home" as he plans to kill him, to settle this war on this matter of honor once and for all. And the people of the village want blood.
- Who directed The River and Death?
- The River and Death was directed by Luis Buñuel.
- Who stars in The River and Death?
- The River and Death stars Columba Domínguez, Miguel Torruco, Joaquín Cordero, Jaime Fernández, Víctor Alcocer, Silvia Derbez.
- How long is The River and Death?
- The River and Death has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The River and Death?
- The River and Death is a Drama film.
- Where was The River and Death produced?
- The River and Death was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of The River and Death?
- The themes of The River and Death include: Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Medical Drama and Hospital.