Occupation of Darkness(1981)
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Occupation of Darkness Synopsis
Set in 1934, and meant to dramatize social injustices, this melodrama examines an official's attempt at land reform. The landowners are against any reform and are also not interested in ending the exploitation of their workers. On the opposite side of the fence, the Native Americans have almost no way to better their living conditions or to fight oppression. They are also plagued by "superstition," which leads to some misguided actions that only make things worse. Violence and sexual encounters are interspersed throughout the story.
Occupation of Darkness (1981) is a drama film directed by Archibaldo Burns, released on June 4, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Enrique Lizalde, Julissa, Manuel Ojeda and Lilia Prado. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Archibaldo Burns
- Writers:
- Rosario Castellanos
- Production:
- Conacite Dos See
- Status:
- Released
Occupation of Darkness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Enrique Lizalde
as Leonardo
Julissa
as Julia
Manuel Ojeda
as Fernando
Lilia Prado
as Mercedes
- Mónica Miguel
Mónica Miguel
as Catalina
Ana De Sade
as Marcela
José Carlos Ruiz
- Lupita Lara
Lupita Lara
Malena Doria
Tito Junco
as Licenciado
- Eduardo Cassab
Eduardo Cassab
- Guillermo Gil
Guillermo Gil
Key crew
Directed by Archibaldo Burns, written by Rosario Castellanos.
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Occupation of Darkness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Occupation of Darkness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Occupation of Darkness online?
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Occupation of Darkness (1981) is available to stream on Claro video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Occupation of Darkness?
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The main cast of Occupation of Darkness (1981) includes Enrique Lizalde, Julissa, Manuel Ojeda, Lilia Prado and Mónica Miguel. The film was directed by Archibaldo Burns. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Occupation of Darkness released?
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Occupation of Darkness was released on June 4, 1981 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Occupation of Darkness worth watching?
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Occupation of Darkness (1981) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.