The River and Death(1954)
El río y la muerte
The River and Death Synopsis
A useless and bloody vendetta has been going on for ages between two families in this Mexican village. Men, sons, have killed each other for generations, for a so-called conception of honor in a revenge that never ends since it is also triggered by people of the village. Now, today, there are only two sons left, one in each family. One has become a doctor in the big city and his culture is modern. The other last one - of the other family - hasn't left the village and is waiting for the doctor to come "home" as he plans to kill him, to settle this war on this matter of honor once and for all. And the people of the village want blood.
The River and Death (1954) is a drama film directed by Luis Buñuel, released on August 22, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Columba Domínguez, Miguel Torruco, Joaquín Cordero and Jaime Fernández. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis Buñuel
- Writers:
- Luis Buñuel, Luis Alcoriza
- Producers:
- Armando Orive Alba
- Cinematographer:
- Raúl Martínez Solares
- Composer:
- Raúl Lavista
- Production:
- Clasa Films Mundiales
- Status:
- Released
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El río y la muerte
Trailer
EL RIO Y LA MUERTE, prueba DIFUSION RADIO UNAM
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The River and Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
Columba Domínguez
as Mercedes
Miguel Torruco
as Felipe Anguiano
Joaquín Cordero
as Gerardo Anguiano
Jaime Fernández
as Romulo Menchaca
Víctor Alcocer
as Polo Menchaca
Silvia Derbez
as Elsa
José Elías Moreno
as Don Nemesio
Carlos Martínez Baena
as Padre Julián
Alfredo Varela
as Chinelas
Miguel Manzano
as Don Anselmo
Manuel Dondé
as Zósimo Anguiano
Jorge Arriaga
as Filegonio Menchaca
Key crew
Directed by Luis Buñuel, written by Luis Buñuel and Luis Alcoriza, produced by Armando Orive Alba.
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The River and Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 29 ratings.
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The River and Death – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The River and Death online?
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The River and Death (1954) is available to stream on Wild West Amzon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The River and Death?
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The main cast of The River and Death (1954) includes Columba Domínguez, Miguel Torruco, Joaquín Cordero, Jaime Fernández and Víctor Alcocer. The film was directed by Luis Buñuel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The River and Death released?
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The River and Death was released on August 22, 1954 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The River and Death worth watching?
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The River and Death (1954) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The River and Death?
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