Lash of the Penitentes (1936)
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Fact and fiction collide in this exploitation flick that employs documentary footage depicting the bizarre self-flagellation rituals of the fanatical Catholic sect known as the Penitentes. Mixed with those truly disturbing sequences is a story concerning a killing in New Mexico, itself inspired by the murder of real-life reporter Carl Taylor as he worked on an article on the Penitentes.
Director: Harry Revier, Roland Price
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: April 13, 1936
Cast
- Marie DeForrest - Raquel
- William Marcos - Chico
- Victor Justi - Manuel
- Josef Swickard - Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor
- Pepe Rubio - George Mack
- Billy Bletcher - Narrating Missionary
- Zelma Carroll - Narrator
Production: Roland C. Price Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Keywords
exploitation, cult, lent, flagellation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lash of the Penitentes about?
- Fact and fiction collide in this exploitation flick that employs documentary footage depicting the bizarre self-flagellation rituals of the fanatical Catholic sect known as the Penitentes. Mixed with those truly disturbing sequences is a story concerning a killing in New Mexico, itself inspired by the murder of real-life reporter Carl Taylor as he worked on an article on the Penitentes.
- Who directed Lash of the Penitentes?
- Lash of the Penitentes was directed by Harry Revier, Roland Price.
- Who stars in Lash of the Penitentes?
- Lash of the Penitentes stars Marie DeForrest, William Marcos, Victor Justi, Josef Swickard, Pepe Rubio, Billy Bletcher.
- How long is Lash of the Penitentes?
- Lash of the Penitentes has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is Lash of the Penitentes?
- Lash of the Penitentes is a Mystery, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Lash of the Penitentes produced?
- Lash of the Penitentes was produced in United States of America.