Contrabando (1932)
Contrabando is an adventure film. The film tells of the millionaire Hernández who smuggles weapons from the United States into Mexico. He does this because he is planning an uprising. The hotel attendant Carlos is informed of this. Hernández and his troops are defeated by the army. Carlos is acquitted and can marry his lover Lolita. The film Contrabando was shot in locations on the border with the United States, such as Tijuana, Ensenada and Playas de Rosarito. It was shot in Spanish and in English under the title Contraband. The role of Lolita was cast for the English version with Dorothy Sebastian. Contrabando's plot was inspired by an actual 1929 rebellion led by José Gonzalo Escobar.
Director: Alberto Mendez Bernal
Genre: Drama, Adventure, Thriller
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: September 14, 1932
Cast
- Don Alvarado
- Dorothy Sebastian
- Ramón Pereda
- Virginia Zurí
- Paul Ellis - (as Manuel Granado)
- Gloria Rubio
- Grace Wells
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jack Fuqua
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Alberto Mendez Bernal
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Contrabando about?
- Contrabando is an adventure film. The film tells of the millionaire Hernández who smuggles weapons from the United States into Mexico. He does this because he is planning an uprising. The hotel attendant Carlos is informed of this. Hernández and his troops are defeated by the army. Carlos is acquitted and can marry his lover Lolita. The film Contrabando was shot in locations on the border with the United States, such as Tijuana, Ensenada and Playas de Rosarito. It was shot in Spanish and in English under the title Contraband. The role of Lolita was cast for the English version with Dorothy Sebastian. Contrabando's plot was inspired by an actual 1929 rebellion led by José Gonzalo Escobar.
- Who directed Contrabando?
- Contrabando was directed by Alberto Mendez Bernal.
- Who stars in Contrabando?
- Contrabando stars Don Alvarado, Dorothy Sebastian, Ramón Pereda, Virginia Zurí, Paul Ellis, Gloria Rubio.
- How long is Contrabando?
- Contrabando has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Contrabando?
- Contrabando is a Drama, Adventure, Thriller film.
- Where was Contrabando produced?
- Contrabando was produced in Mexico.