New World (1978)

  • NR
  • 08/10/1978 (MX)
  • History, Drama
  • 1h 35m

The story of a virgin created by an indigenous artist and used by the Spanish as a weapon of conquest

Overview

Towards the end of the 16th century, the Spanish conquerors living in the New World faced a serious problem: the evangelization of the indigenous people, who did not understand or accept Christianity due to their unshakable faith in their own religion. The court of the Inquisition cracks down on heretics and the natives prepare for a general uprising ...

Gabriel Retes

Director, Screenplay

Pedro F. Miret

Writer

Cast

Aarón Hernán's headshot

Aarón Hernán

Fray Pedro Francisco de Cañas
Tito Junco's headshot

Tito Junco

Virrey Don Martín Gómez de Peralta y Montellano
Bruno Rey's headshot

Bruno Rey

Don Javier
Juan Ángel Martínez's headshot

Juan Ángel Martínez

Maestro Manuel Ortiz
Ignacio Retes's headshot

Ignacio Retes

Don Diego de Alba
Jorge Humberto Robles's headshot

Jorge Humberto Robles

Siervo
Jorge Santoyo's headshot

Jorge Santoyo

Capitán español
Carlos Chávez's headshot

Carlos Chávez

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