The Burning of Judas (1974)
Jesús María Carmona is a small-time crook who poses as a cop so he can rob a bank. A few days before the day he planned to do it, a guerrilla group robs the same bank and Carmona is shot to death defending it when he has no other choice but to act as a policeman. Soon after, his image becomes a symbol for the police and he is honored, but his identity is found out. Meanwhile, in the neighborhood where he grew up his effigy is burned as he is now considered a traitor.
Director: Román Chalbaud
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: November 20, 1974
Cast
- Miguelangel Landa - Jesús Carmona
- Hilda Vera - La Danta
- Claudio Brook
- María Teresa Acosta - Doña Santisima Carmona
- Arturo Calderón
- William Moreno
- Pablo Gil
- Raúl Medina
- Rafael Briceño
- José Ignacio Cabrujas
Screenplay
- José Ignacio Cabrujas (Screenplay)
- Román Chalbaud (Story)
- Román Chalbaud (Theatre Play)
- Román Chalbaud (Screenplay)
Music: Miguel Ángel Fuster
Cinematography: Abigaíl Rojas
Editing: Alberto Torija
Production: Gente de Cine
Country: Venezuela
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
guerrilla warfare, police corruption, government cover-up
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Burning of Judas about?
- Jesús María Carmona is a small-time crook who poses as a cop so he can rob a bank. A few days before the day he planned to do it, a guerrilla group robs the same bank and Carmona is shot to death defending it when he has no other choice but to act as a policeman. Soon after, his image becomes a symbol for the police and he is honored, but his identity is found out. Meanwhile, in the neighborhood where he grew up his effigy is burned as he is now considered a traitor.
- Who directed The Burning of Judas?
- The Burning of Judas was directed by Román Chalbaud.
- Who stars in The Burning of Judas?
- The Burning of Judas stars Miguelangel Landa, Hilda Vera, Claudio Brook, María Teresa Acosta, Arturo Calderón, William Moreno.
- How long is The Burning of Judas?
- The Burning of Judas has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Burning of Judas?
- The Burning of Judas is a Drama film.
- Where was The Burning of Judas produced?
- The Burning of Judas was produced in Venezuela.