Macario (1961)

  • NR
  • 09/26/1961 (US)
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • 1h 31m

Macabre, haunting and wonderful

Overview

Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.

Roberto Gavaldón

Director, Writer

Emilio Carballido

Writer

Cast

Ignacio López Tarso's headshot

Ignacio López Tarso

Macario
Pina Pellicer's headshot

Pina Pellicer

Esposa de Macario
Enrique Lucero's headshot

Enrique Lucero

La muerte
Mario Alberto Rodríguez's headshot

Mario Alberto Rodríguez

Don Ramiro
José Gálvez's headshot

José Gálvez

El Demonio
Eduardo Fajardo's headshot

Eduardo Fajardo

Virrey
Consuelo Frank's headshot

Consuelo Frank

Virreina
José Dupeyrón's headshot

José Dupeyrón

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