New World(1978)
Nuevo Mundo
The story of a virgin created by an indigenous artist and used by the Spanish as a weapon of conquest
New World Synopsis
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 ...
New World (1978) is a history and drama film directed by Gabriel Retes, released on August 10, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Aarón Hernán, Tito Junco, Bruno Rey and Juan Ángel Martínez. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Gabriel Retes
- Writers:
- Gabriel Retes, Pedro F. Miret
- Producers:
- Jorge Santoyo, Gilberto Lozoya
- Production:
- Conacine
- Budget:
- $1,250,000
- Status:
- Released
New World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aarón Hernán
as Fray Pedro Francisco de Cañas
Tito Junco
as Virrey Don Martín Gómez de Peralta y Montellano
Bruno Rey
as Don Javier
- Juan Ángel Martínez
Juan Ángel Martínez
as Maestro Manuel Ortiz
- Ignacio Retes
Ignacio Retes
as Don Diego de Alba
Jorge Humberto Robles
as Siervo
- Jorge Santoyo
Jorge Santoyo
as Capitán español
Carlos Chávez
- Abel Woolrich
Abel Woolrich
María Rojo
as Intérprete indígena
Guillermo Gil
as Fray Antonio
Elpidia Carrillo
as Mujer de Don Diego de Alba
Key crew
Directed by Gabriel Retes, written by Gabriel Retes and Pedro F. Miret, produced by Jorge Santoyo and Gilberto Lozoya.
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New World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 11 ratings.
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New World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch New World online?
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New World (1978) is available to stream on MovistarTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in New World?
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The main cast of New World (1978) includes Aarón Hernán, Tito Junco, Bruno Rey, Juan Ángel Martínez and Ignacio Retes. The film was directed by Gabriel Retes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was New World released?
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New World was released on August 10, 1978 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is New World worth watching?
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New World (1978) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.