The Burning of Judas(1974)
La quema de Judas
The Burning of Judas Synopsis
Jesús María Carmona is a small-time crook who poses as a cop so he can rob a bank. A few days before the day he planned to do it, a guerrilla group robs the same bank and Carmona is shot to death defending it when he has no other choice but to act as a policeman. Soon after, his image becomes a symbol for the police and he is honored, but his identity is found out. Meanwhile, in the neighborhood where he grew up his effigy is burned as he is now considered a traitor.
The Burning of Judas (1974) is a drama film directed by Román Chalbaud, released on November 20, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Miguelangel Landa, Hilda Vera, Claudio Brook and María Teresa Acosta. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Román Chalbaud
- Writers:
- José Ignacio Cabrujas, Román Chalbaud, Román Chalbaud
- Cinematographer:
- Abigaíl Rojas
- Production:
- Gente de Cine
- Status:
- Released
The Burning of Judas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miguelangel Landa
as Jesús Carmona
Hilda Vera
as La Danta
Claudio Brook
- María Teresa Acosta
María Teresa Acosta
as Doña Santisima Carmona
Arturo Calderón
- William Moreno
William Moreno
- Pablo Gil
Pablo Gil
- Raúl Medina
Raúl Medina
Rafael Briceño
José Ignacio Cabrujas
- Luis Márquez Páez
Luis Márquez Páez
- Gilberto Pinto
Gilberto Pinto
Key crew
Directed by Román Chalbaud, written by José Ignacio Cabrujas, Román Chalbaud and Román Chalbaud.
Explore more Drama titles
The Burning of Judas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
You may also like
Relay
2025
Dark Blue
2002
Leal
2018
The Red Virgin
2024
Serpico
1973
Street Kings
2008
Rapid Fire
1992
Rebel Ridge
2024
Magnum Force
1973
Code of Silence
1985
In Too Deep
1999
Havoc
2025
McQ
1974
Rising Sun
1993
Walking Tall
1973
The Padre
2018
Training Day
2001
The Place Beyond the Pines
2013
A Call to Spy
2020
Bullets or Ballots
1936
Movies similar to The Burning of Judas
American Gangster
2007
The Fugitive
1993
Salvador
1986
The Baader Meinhof Complex
2008
Captain Lechi
1960
Changeling
2008
Diva
1981
The Big Easy
1986
City Hall
1996
Internal Affairs
1990
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
2009
The Custodian
1994
The Salton Sea
2002
Mugabe
2023
La toma de la embajada
2000
Force 10 from Navarone
1978
Inglourious Basterds
2009
Rapid Fire
1992
Le Deuxième Souffle
1966
Walking Tall
1973
The Burning of Judas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Burning of Judas online?
+
The Burning of Judas (1974) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Burning of Judas?
+
The main cast of The Burning of Judas (1974) includes Miguelangel Landa, Hilda Vera, Claudio Brook, María Teresa Acosta and Arturo Calderón. The film was directed by Román Chalbaud. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Burning of Judas released?
+
The Burning of Judas was released on November 20, 1974 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Burning of Judas worth watching?
+
The Burning of Judas (1974) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.