The Underdogs(1940)
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The Underdogs Synopsis
During the Mexican Revolution, the people tired of living in poverty and enduring the atrocities committed by the federals, decide to follow one of their own, General Demetrio Macias, a thief with tricks he learned in jail and who along with "La Pintada" decides to take his people to victory. Led by Captain Anastacio Montañez, the newly formed army fight and honor their code at the same time as they loot houses to spread the wealth.
The Underdogs (1940) is a drama and history film directed by Chano Urueta, released on June 1, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Isabela Corona, Emilio Fernández, Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr. and Domingo Soler. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Chano Urueta
- Writers:
- Mariano Azuela, Aurelio Manrique, Chano Urueta
- Producers:
- Luis Manrique
- Cinematographer:
- Gabriel Figueroa
- Composer:
- Jorge Pérez
- Production:
- Producciones Amanecer, Nueva América
- Status:
- Released
The Underdogs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Isabela Corona
as La pintada
Emilio Fernández
as Pancracio
Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.
as Demetrio Macías
Domingo Soler
as Anastasio Montañéz
Esther Fernández
as Camila
Carlos López Moctezuma
as El curro (Luis Cervantes) (as C. Lopez Moctezuma)
Beatriz Ramos
as Mujer de Demetrio
Alfredo del Diestro
as El güero Margarito
Emma Roldán
as Mamá de Camila
Miguel Inclán
as El meco
Eduardo Arozamena
as Venancio
Alfonso Bedoya
as El manteca (as Alfonso Bedolla)
Key crew
Directed by Chano Urueta, written by Mariano Azuela, Aurelio Manrique and Chano Urueta, produced by Luis Manrique.
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The Underdogs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Underdogs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Underdogs online?
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Who stars in The Underdogs?
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The main cast of The Underdogs (1940) includes Isabela Corona, Emilio Fernández, Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr., Domingo Soler and Esther Fernández. The film was directed by Chano Urueta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Underdogs released?
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The Underdogs was released on June 1, 1940 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Underdogs worth watching?
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The Underdogs (1940) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.