Graciela Lara
Graciela Lara is a Mexican actress of film and television who made her debut in the 1959 film, ''Santa Claus''. Filmography *''The Life of Agustín Lara'' (1959) *''Santa Claus'' (1959) *'' La Valentina'' (1966) *''Pedro Páramo ''Pedro Páramo'' is a novel written by Mexican writer Juan Rulfo about a man named Juan Preciado, who promises his mother on her deathbed to meet Preciado's father for the first time in the town of Comala, only to come across a literal ghost t ...'' (1967) *'' The Bricklayer'' (1975) *'' No Temas al Amor'' (1980, television series) External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lara, Graciela Living people Mexican film actresses Mexican television actresses Mexican telenovela actresses Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Santa Claus (1959 Film)
''Santa Claus'' (sometimes also known as ''Santa Claus vs. the Devil'') is a 1959 Mexican fantasy film directed by Rene Cardona and co-written with Adolfo Torres Portillo. In the film, Santa Claus works in outer space and battles with a demon named Pitch, sent to Earth by Lucifer to ruin Christmas by killing Santa and "making all the children of the Earth do evil". A dubbed and slightly edited English-language cut was produced for United States markets in 1960 under the direction of Ken Smith. Its lampooning on a 1993 episode of '' Mystery Science Theater 3000'' brought the film to a wider recognition and cult status. Plot On December 24, Santa prepares for his yearly journey at his Toyland castle in space. He plays the organ while his children helpers from all over the world sing. Meanwhile, in Hell, Lucifer instructs his chief demon Pitch to travel to Earth and turn the children of the world against Santa (or else he will, as punishment, eat chocolate ice cream). In a bu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Life Of Agustín Lara
''The Life of Agustín Lara'' (Spanish: ''La vida de Agustín Lara'') is a 1959 Mexican musical film directed by Alejandro Galindo and starring Germán Robles, Lorena Velázquez and Ofelia Montesco.Mora p.261 It is a biographical film about the life of the musician Agustín Lara Ángel Agustín María Carlos Fausto Mariano Alfonso del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Lara y Aguirre del Pino (; October 30, 1897 – November 6, 1970), known as Agustín Lara, was a Mexican composer and performer of songs and boleros. He is recogn .... Cast References Bibliography * Mora, Carl J. ''Mexican Cinema: Reflections of a Society, 1896-2004''. McFarland & Co, 2005. External links * 1959 films 1959 musical films Mexican musical films 1950s Spanish-language films Films directed by Alejandro Galindo Films scored by Manuel Esperón 1950s Mexican films {{musical-film-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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La Valentina (1966 Film)
''La Valentina'' is a 1966 Mexican romantic comedy film directed by Rogelio A. González, produced by Gregorio Walerstein, and starring María Félix and Eulalio González in the leading roles. The supporting cast features José Elías Moreno, José Venegas, and Raúl Meraz. The film is a dramatization of the Mexican Revolution corrido of the same name. Plot In early 20th century Mexico, in the midst of the Mexican Revolution, the beautiful yet feisty Valentina Zúñiga marries an unnamed serviceman. Though she is part of the rural upper class, Valentina is a fervent supporter of the Revolution. At the same time but in another place, a smuggler named Genovevo Cruz García sells defective arms to the federal Mexican army. During Valentina's wedding night, gunshots are heard outside her bedroom window. This frustrates her, as she believes it is a waste of ammunition. Her newlywed husband, however, believes that the guns are shot in celebration to their wedding. As he approaches t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pedro Páramo (1967 Film)
''Pedro Páramo'' is a 1967 Mexican drama film directed by Carlos Velo. It was entered into the 1967 Cannes Film Festival. It is based on the short novel of the same name. Cast * John Gavin as Pedro Páramo * Ignacio López Tarso as Fulgor Sedano * Pilar Pellicer as Susana San Juan * Carlos Fernández as Juan Preciado * Julissa as Ana Rentería * Graciela Doring as Damiana Cisneros * Augusto Benedico as Padre Rentería * Beatriz Sheridan as Eduviges Diada * Claudia Millán as Dolores Preciado * Rosa Furman as Dorotea la Cuarraca * Joaquín Martínez as Abundio Martínez * Jorge Russek as El Tilcuate * Eric del Castillo as Perseverancio * Amparo Villegas as Madre Villa * Graciela Lara * Alfonso Arau Alfonso Arau Incháustegui (born 11 January 1932) is a Mexican filmmaker, actor, and singer. He worked as an actor and director in both Mexican and Hollywood productions for over 40 years, before his international breakthrough with the 1992 fil ... as Saltaperico Production J ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Bricklayer (1975 Film)
''The Bricklayer'' (Spanish: ''El albañil'') is a 1975 Mexican comedy film directed by José Estrada and starring Vicente Fernández, Manoella Torres and Luis Manuel Pelayo.Ramírez Berg, p. 134. Cast * Vicente Fernández as Reinaldo * Manoella Torres as Manuela Torres * Luis Manuel Pelayo as Idem * Dacia González as Enedina * Alberto Rojas as El Cáncer o El Cancerbero * Graciela Lara as Mapy * Orville Miller as Juan Carlos Marotti * Leandro Martínez * Agustín Silva * Juan Ángel Martínez as El Perro, albañil * Raúl 'Chato' Padilla as Juez * Liza Willert * Jorge Fegán as Bermúdez, albañil * Rafael Valdés as Ingeniero Armando de la Rosa * Florencio Castelló as Don Agri * Alfredo Gutiérrez as Maestro Nava * Juan Garza as Albañil * Hortensia Santoveña as Monja enfermera * Arsenio Campos as El del Diners * Manuel Dondé er Manuel Dondé (1906 – 27 May 1976) was a Mexican film actor.Kohner p.355 He frequently played villains during his long film car ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Living People
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Mexican Film Actresses
Mexican may refer to: Mexico and its culture *Being related to, from, or connected to the country of Mexico, in North America ** People *** Mexicans, inhabitants of the country Mexico and their descendants *** Mexica, ancient indigenous people of the Valley of Mexico ** Being related to the State of Mexico, one of the 32 federal entities of Mexico ** Culture of Mexico *** Mexican cuisine *** historical synonym of Nahuatl, language of the Nahua people (including the Mexica) Arts and entertainment * "The Mexican" (short story), by Jack London * "The Mexican" (song), by the band Babe Ruth * Regional Mexican, a Latin music radio format Films * ''The Mexican'' (1918 film), a German silent film * ''The Mexican'' (1955 film), a Soviet film by Vladimir Kaplunovsky based on the Jack London story, starring Georgy Vitsin * ''The Mexican'', a 2001 American comedy film directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts Other uses * USS ''Mexican'' (ID-1655), United State ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mexican Television Actresses
Mexican may refer to: Mexico and its culture *Being related to, from, or connected to the country of Mexico, in North America ** People *** Mexicans, inhabitants of the country Mexico and their descendants *** Mexica, ancient indigenous people of the Valley of Mexico ** Being related to the State of Mexico, one of the 32 federal entities of Mexico ** Culture of Mexico *** Mexican cuisine *** historical synonym of Nahuatl, language of the Nahua people (including the Mexica) Arts and entertainment * "The Mexican" (short story), by Jack London * "The Mexican" (song), by the band Babe Ruth * Regional Mexican, a Latin music radio format Films * ''The Mexican'' (1918 film), a German silent film * ''The Mexican'' (1955 film), a Soviet film by Vladimir Kaplunovsky based on the Jack London story, starring Georgy Vitsin * ''The Mexican'', a 2001 American comedy film directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts Other uses * USS ''Mexican'' (ID-1655), United State ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mexican Telenovela Actresses
Mexican may refer to: Mexico and its culture *Being related to, from, or connected to the country of Mexico, in North America ** People *** Mexicans, inhabitants of the country Mexico and their descendants *** Mexica, ancient indigenous people of the Valley of Mexico ** Being related to the State of Mexico, one of the 32 federal entities of Mexico ** Culture of Mexico *** Mexican cuisine *** historical synonym of Nahuatl, language of the Nahua people (including the Mexica) Arts and entertainment * "The Mexican" (short story), by Jack London * "The Mexican" (song), by the band Babe Ruth * Regional Mexican, a Latin music radio format Films * ''The Mexican'' (1918 film), a German silent film * ''The Mexican'' (1955 film), a Soviet film by Vladimir Kaplunovsky based on the Jack London story, starring Georgy Vitsin * ''The Mexican'', a 2001 American comedy film directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts Other uses * USS ''Mexican'' (ID-1655), United State ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |