Saint Death(2007)
La santa muerte
Saint Death Synopsis
In Mexico there is a cult that is rapidly growing- the cult of Saint Death. This female grim reaper, considered a saint by followers but Satanic by the Catholic Church, is worshiped by people whose lives are filled with danger and/or violence- criminals, gang members, transsexuals, sick people, drug addicts, and families living in rough neighborhoods. "La Santa Muerte" examines the origins of the cult and takes us on a tour of the altars, jails, and neighborhoods in Mexico where the saint's most devoted followers can be found.
Saint Death (2007) is a documentary film directed by Eva Aridjis, released on June 26, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Gael García Bernal, Jesus Padilla Alonso, Jesse Ortiz Piña and Enriqueta Romero Romero. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Eva Aridjis
- Writers:
- Eva Aridjis
- Producers:
- Eva Aridjis
- Production:
- Dark Night Pictures
- Budget:
- $200,000
- Status:
- Released
Saint Death (2007) Trailer
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Saint Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gael García Bernal
as Narrator
- Jesus Padilla Alonso
Jesus Padilla Alonso
as Protagonist
- Jesse Ortiz Piña
Jesse Ortiz Piña
as Protagonist
- Enriqueta Romero Romero
Enriqueta Romero Romero
as Protagonist
- Ernestina Ramirez Soto
Ernestina Ramirez Soto
as Protagonist
Key crew
Directed by Eva Aridjis, written by Eva Aridjis, produced by Eva Aridjis.
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Saint Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 5 ratings.
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Saint Death – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Saint Death?
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The main cast of Saint Death (2007) includes Gael García Bernal, Jesus Padilla Alonso, Jesse Ortiz Piña, Enriqueta Romero Romero and Ernestina Ramirez Soto. The film was directed by Eva Aridjis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Saint Death released?
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Saint Death was released on June 26, 2007 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Saint Death worth watching?
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Saint Death (2007) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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