The Wave(1936)
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The Wave Synopsis
A Mexican fisherman, whose son has died because he could not afford necessary medical care out of his meagre wages, becomes aware of how badly exploited he and his many fellow fisherman are by the one greedy man for whom they work and the corrupt politician who makes the laws to benefit him.
The Wave (1936) is a drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann, released on July 16, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 1m. It stars Silvio Hernández, Antonio Lara, Miguel Figueroa and Rafael Hinojosa. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Zinnemann
- Writers:
- Paul Strand, Agustín Velázquez Chávez, Henwar Rodakiewicz
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Strand
- Composer:
- Silvestre Revueltas
- Production:
- Secretaría de Educación Pública, Azteca Films
- Status:
- Released
The Wave Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Silvio Hernández
Silvio Hernández
as Miro
- Antonio Lara
Antonio Lara
as El Zurdo
- Miguel Figueroa
Miguel Figueroa
as Miguel
- Rafael Hinojosa
Rafael Hinojosa
as El Candidato
- Felipe Rojas
Felipe Rojas
as Mingo
David Valle González
as Don Anselmo
- Susana Ortiz Cobos
Susana Ortiz Cobos
as Miro's Wife
Key crew
Directed by Fred Zinnemann, written by Paul Strand, Agustín Velázquez Chávez and Henwar Rodakiewicz.
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The Wave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 25 ratings.
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The Wave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wave online?
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The Wave (1936) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wave?
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The main cast of The Wave (1936) includes Silvio Hernández, Antonio Lara, Miguel Figueroa, Rafael Hinojosa and Felipe Rojas. The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wave released?
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The Wave was released on July 16, 1936 and runs for 1h 1m.
Is The Wave worth watching?
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The Wave (1936) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.