The Mark of the Skunk (1950)
In 1840 California, The Texmelucan viscount bizco, offers a feast for his son Tin, who returned from Italy where he studied fencing. The boy turns out to be a coward who flees in terror after refusing to fight a duel with Captain Gaspar. In their flight, Tin rescues a witch was tied to a tree. Grateful, the witch gives him an ointment that will make him invincible for an hour. The coward swordsman will have three opportunities to use it and save his father from the injustices of the evil ruler Marcelo.
Director: Gilberto Martínez Solares
Genre: Family, Comedy
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: June 15, 1950
Cast
- Germán Valdés - Tin
- Silvia Pinal - Lupita
- Marcelo Chávez - Don Marcelo de Toluca
- Rafael Alcayde - Capitán don Gaspar de Cadereyta
- Hortensia Constance - Doña Leonor de Tijuana
- Juan Garcia - Pitaya
- Lupe Inclán - The Witch
- Rafael Banquells - Officer
- José René Ruiz - Dwarf
- Joaquín García Vargas - Cook
Screenplay
Music: Rosalío Ramírez, Federico Ruiz
Production: AS Films
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Gilberto Martínez Solares
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mark of the Skunk about?
- In 1840 California, The Texmelucan viscount bizco, offers a feast for his son Tin, who returned from Italy where he studied fencing. The boy turns out to be a coward who flees in terror after refusing to fight a duel with Captain Gaspar. In their flight, Tin rescues a witch was tied to a tree. Grateful, the witch gives him an ointment that will make him invincible for an hour. The coward swordsman will have three opportunities to use it and save his father from the injustices of the evil ruler Marcelo.
- Who directed The Mark of the Skunk?
- The Mark of the Skunk was directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares.
- Who stars in The Mark of the Skunk?
- The Mark of the Skunk stars Germán Valdés, Silvia Pinal, Marcelo Chávez, Rafael Alcayde, Hortensia Constance, Juan Garcia.
- How long is The Mark of the Skunk?
- The Mark of the Skunk has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Mark of the Skunk?
- The Mark of the Skunk is a Family, Comedy film.
- Where was The Mark of the Skunk produced?
- The Mark of the Skunk was produced in Mexico.