Cristo Negro (1963)
After witnessing the murder of her father, the little Mikoa flees the plantation where he works as a slave. Janson, master of the plantation, and his daughter Laura, found lost in the jungle and decide to present to the Father Braulio, a missionary who welcomes him like his son. The young native is raised and educated in the mission, becoming a good man in love with his childhood friend, however, still has much hatred for the person who killed his father, Charles, a cruel white overseer who now at the service of revolutionary blacks.
Director: Ramón Torrado
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: March 11, 1963
Cast
- René Muñoz - Mikoa / Martín
- Jesús Tordesillas - Padre Braulio
- María Silva - Mary Janson
- José Bódalo - Janson
- Rafael Hernández - Robert
- Charo del Río - Sor Alice
- María Antonieta Hernández - Nina
- Eusebio Aba - child
- Leandro Bomio - child
- M. Campbell - child
Screenplay
Music: Manuel Parada
Cinematography: Ricardo Torres
Editing: Gaby Peñalba
Production: Copercines, Cooperativa Cinematográfica
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Ramón Torrado
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cristo Negro about?
- After witnessing the murder of her father, the little Mikoa flees the plantation where he works as a slave. Janson, master of the plantation, and his daughter Laura, found lost in the jungle and decide to present to the Father Braulio, a missionary who welcomes him like his son. The young native is raised and educated in the mission, becoming a good man in love with his childhood friend, however, still has much hatred for the person who killed his father, Charles, a cruel white overseer who now at the service of revolutionary blacks.
- Who directed Cristo Negro?
- Cristo Negro was directed by Ramón Torrado.
- Who stars in Cristo Negro?
- Cristo Negro stars René Muñoz, Jesús Tordesillas, María Silva, José Bódalo, Rafael Hernández, Charo del Río.
- How long is Cristo Negro?
- Cristo Negro has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Cristo Negro?
- Cristo Negro is a Drama film.
- Where was Cristo Negro produced?
- Cristo Negro was produced in Spain.