Mystery of the Maya(1995)
Mystery of the Maya Synopsis
Filmed in IMAX, a young Mayan boy who lives close to the ruins becomes acquainted with an archaeologist (Guerra) and asks her to tell him about his ancestors. The crew travelled to over 15 locations in Mexico and Guatemala, including Tulum and Chichén Itzá.
Mystery of the Maya (1995) is a documentary and history film directed by Barrie Howells, released on January 1, 1995 with a runtime of 38m. It stars Susan Glover, Nicolas Alonso, Juan Carlos Colombo and Blanca Guerra. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Barrie Howells
- Writers:
- Óscar Montero, Barrie Howells
- Producers:
- Barrie Howells
- Cinematographer:
- Savas Kalogeras
- Production:
- IMAX, Canadian Museum of Civilization
- Status:
- Released
Mystery of the Maya Cast & Crew
Main cast
Susan Glover
as Narrator
- Nicolas Alonso
Nicolas Alonso
as Boy
Juan Carlos Colombo
as Giles Healey
Blanca Guerra
as Archaeologist
Juan Antonio Llanes
as Diego Landa
Alberto Ruz Buenfil
as Himself
- Francois Tormos
Francois Tormos
as Frederick Catherwood
- Oscar Traven
Oscar Traven
as Alfred Maudslay
- Javier Viesca
Javier Viesca
as John Lloyd Stephens
Key crew
Directed by Barrie Howells, written by Óscar Montero and Barrie Howells, produced by Barrie Howells.
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Mystery of the Maya Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 14 ratings.
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Mystery of the Maya – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mystery of the Maya online?
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Mystery of the Maya (1995) is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Gaia Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mystery of the Maya?
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The main cast of Mystery of the Maya (1995) includes Susan Glover, Nicolas Alonso, Juan Carlos Colombo, Blanca Guerra and Juan Antonio Llanes. The film was directed by Barrie Howells. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mystery of the Maya released?
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Mystery of the Maya was released on January 1, 1995 and runs for 38m.
Is Mystery of the Maya worth watching?
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Mystery of the Maya (1995) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.