Thunder Over Mexico (1933)
As was common in Diaz's Mexico, a young hacienda worker finds his betrothed imprisoned and his life threatened by his master for confronting a hacienda guest for raping the girl. This film is the first of several attempts to make a feature-length motion picture out of the 200,000-plus feet of film shot by Sergei Eisenstein, on photographic expedition in Mexico during 1931-32 for Upton Sinclair and a cadre of private American producer-investors. Silent with music and English intertitles.
Director: Sergei Eisenstein
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: September 22, 1933
Cast
- Martín Hernández - Sebastian Enriquez
- Isabel Villaseñor - Maria, his betrothed
- Félix Balderas - Sebastian's Brother
- Julio Saldívar - The Haciendado
Cinematography: Eduard Tisse
Editing: Carl Himm
Production: The Mexican Picture Trust
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Keywords
mexico, docudrama, mexican history, mexican culture
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thunder Over Mexico about?
- As was common in Diaz's Mexico, a young hacienda worker finds his betrothed imprisoned and his life threatened by his master for confronting a hacienda guest for raping the girl. This film is the first of several attempts to make a feature-length motion picture out of the 200,000-plus feet of film shot by Sergei Eisenstein, on photographic expedition in Mexico during 1931-32 for Upton Sinclair and a cadre of private American producer-investors. Silent with music and English intertitles.
- Who directed Thunder Over Mexico?
- Thunder Over Mexico was directed by Sergei Eisenstein.
- Who stars in Thunder Over Mexico?
- Thunder Over Mexico stars Martín Hernández, Isabel Villaseñor, Félix Balderas, Julio Saldívar.
- How long is Thunder Over Mexico?
- Thunder Over Mexico has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Thunder Over Mexico?
- Thunder Over Mexico is a Drama, Documentary film.
- Where was Thunder Over Mexico produced?
- Thunder Over Mexico was produced in United States of America.