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Rubén Rojo
Rubén Rojo Pinto (15 December 1922 – 30 March 1993) was a Spanish-Mexican actor. Early life He was born in Madrid, the son of the lawyer Rubén Rojo Martín de Nicolás and the writer and poet Mercedes Pinto. His brother was the actor Gustavo Rojo and his sister is the actress Pituka de Foronda; in turn, he was the uncle of the actress Ana Patricia Rojo. Death Rojo died on 30 March 1993 in Mexico City at the age of 70, due to an acute myocardial infarction, exacerbated chronic bronchitis, and systematic arterial hypertension. His body was buried in his family tomb located within the plot of the National Association of Actors (ANDA) of the Panteón Jardín, located in the same city. Selected filmography * ''Ahora seremos felices'' (1938) - Radio Station boy #2 (uncredited) * ''My Children'' (1944) - Eduardo * ''Imprudencia'' (1944) * ''Adam, Eve and the Devil'' (1945) * ''Escuadrón 201'' (1945) - Manuel Ceballos * ''Sol y sombra'' (1946) * ''El puente del castigo'' (1946) * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madrid
Madrid ( ; ) is the capital and List of largest cities in Spain, most populous municipality of Spain. It has almost 3.5 million inhabitants and a Madrid metropolitan area, metropolitan area population of approximately 7 million. It is the Largest cities of the European Union by population within city limits, second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and its wikt:monocentric, monocentric Madrid metropolitan area, metropolitan area is the List of metropolitan areas in Europe by population, second-largest in the EU.United Nations Department of Economic and Social AffairWorld Urbanization Prospects (2007 revision), (United Nations, 2008), Table A.12. Data for 2007. The municipality covers geographical area. Madrid lies on the Manzanares (river), River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula at about above mean sea level. The capital city of both Spain and the surrounding Community of Madrid, autonomous community of Madrid (since 1983), it is also th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sensuality (film)
''Sensuality'' (Spanish: ''Sensualidad'') is a 1951 Mexican crime drama film directed by Alberto Gout and starring Ninón Sevilla, Fernando Soler and Andrea Palma. It was shot at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Manuel Fontanals. It is part of the genre of rumberas films popular during the era. Plot The rumba dancer and singer Aurora (Ninón Sevilla), is sentenced to two years in prison for her part in a robbery with her boyfriend, the pimp "El Rizos" ( Rodolfo Acosta). Once out of prison, Aurora and "El Rizos" decide to take revenge of the respectable judge Alejandro Luque ( Fernando Soler), responsible for sending her to prison. Fate reunites Aurora and the judge, and she decides to seduce him. Without knowing the trap, the judge falls under the spell of the evil woman, forgetting everything important to him: his family and his profession. The judge degenerates to the point of killing and stealing to be near her. His son, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Schiave Di Cartagine
''The Sword and the cross'' () is a 1956 sword and sandal film directed by Guido Brignone starring Gianna Maria Canale, Jorge Mistral, Marisa Allasio and Ana Luisa Peluffo. The film, a coproduction between Italy, Spain, and Mexico, was and shot in widescreen (Cinetotalscope) in Italian in Cinecittà, Rome. Set in Tarsus, in the Roman province of Cilicia, 120 CE, the plot follows two Christian sisters who are sold as slaves in a story of love, vengeance, religious persecution, and martyrdom. Plot Beautiful and proud, Julia Marcia, is the spoiled daughter of Julius Tiberius, the Roman Proconsul of the province of Cilicia in the city of Tarsus. Julia's ailing father wants to betroth her to Flavius Metellus, a member of the Senate who is in love with her. This would leave Julia's future settle and Flavius could succeed his future father in law as governor of the province. However, Julia is reluctant to comply with her father's wishes. She is in love, but unrequited, with her f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Legion Of Silence
''The Legion of Silence'' (Spanish:''La legión del silencio'') is a 1956 Spanish drama film directed by José María Forqué and José Antonio Nieves Conde and starring Jorge Mistral and Nani Fernández.D'Lugo p.182 The film's sets were designed by Sigfrido Burmann. Cast * Jorge Mistral as Jean Balzac / Paul Banek * Nani Fernández as Dana * Joan Capri * Fernando Cebrián * Félix Dafauce as Grumko * José Marco Davó as Kavenko * María Dolores Gispert as Ludmilla * Diana Mayer * César Ojinaga as Lucas * Esther Parera as Maruska * Nicolás D. Perchicot as Padre Orbinski * Rubén Rojo Rubén Rojo Pinto (15 December 1922 – 30 March 1993) was a Spanish-Mexican actor. Early life He was born in Madrid, the son of the lawyer Rubén Rojo Martín de Nicolás and the writer and poet Mercedes Pinto. His brother was the actor Gustavo ... as Chapeck * Juan Manuel Soriano as Yenka * Jesús Tordesillas as Josef * Tomás Torres References Biblio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander The Great (1956 Film)
''Alexander the Great'' is a CinemaScope and Technicolor 1956 epic historical drama film about the life of Macedonian general and king Alexander the Great written, produced and directed by Robert Rossen. Filmed in Spain, it was released by United Artists and stars Richard Burton as Alexander along with a large ensemble cast. Italian composer Mario Nascimbene contributed the film score. Plot The Greek orator Demosthenes of Athens is advocating war to resist King Philip II of Macedon and his planned invasion and takeover of all the city-states of Greece. While Philip II is leading a campaign to take over Olynthus, he is informed that his spouse Olympias has borne him a son who, she claims, is "a god born of a god." Philip is angry because he suspects that Olympias has committed adultery and that she was not impregnated by a god. However, General Parmenio advises the king to let Alexander grow up and succeed him. While growing up, Alexander receives instruction in hist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It Happened In Seville
''It Happened in Seville'' (Spanish: ''Sucedió en Sevilla'') is a 1955 Spanish musical film directed by José Gutiérrez Maesso and starring Juanita Reina, Rubén Rojo and Alfredo Mayo.Gómez p.132 It is a remake of the 1942 film '' The White Dove'' in which Reina had also starred. It was remade again in 1966 as '' Road to Rocío '' with Carmen Sevilla as the lead. The film's sets were designed by Enrique Alarcón. Cast * Juanita Reina as Esperanza * Rubén Rojo as Juan Antonio * Alfredo Mayo as Alberto Campos * Maria Piazzai as María Jesús * Julia Caba Alba as Sirvienta * José Calvo as Mayoral Manuel * Concha Colado * María Fernanda D'Ocón * José Marco Davó as Fernando Aguilar * Manuel Fuentes * Cándida Losada as Cristina * María Vicenta Martín * Juanjo Menéndez as Morton * Mario Moreno as Ricardo Parra 'Ceci' * Elisa Méndez as Doña Martina * Amelia Ortas * Luis Pavón * Manuel Portela * Prudencio Rivas * Luisa Sala * Carmen Sanz * Jose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cursed Mountain (film)
''Cursed Mountain'' (Spanish: ''Sierra maldita'') is a 1954 Spanish drama film directed by Antonio del Amo and starring Rubén Rojo, Lina Rosales and José Guardiola.Bentley p.127 Cast * Rubén Rojo as Juan * Lina Rosales as Cruz * José Guardiola as Lucas * José Sepúlveda * Manuel Zarzo as Emilio * Miguel Gómez * José Latorre * Vicente Ávila * Mario Moreno Mario Fortino Alfonso Moreno Reyes (12 August 1911 – 20 April 1993), known by the stage name Cantinflas (), was a Mexican comedian, actor, and filmmaker. He is considered to have been the most widely accomplished Mexican comedian and is well ... * Agustín Rivero * Tomás Torres * Rodolfo del Campo * Blanca Suarez * Julia Pachelo * María Dolores Albert * Sirio Rosado * Luis Moreno * Francisco Beiro * Mariquita Najar References Bibliography * Bentley, Bernard. ''A Companion to Spanish Cinema''. Boydell & Brewer 2008. External links * 1954 drama films Spanish drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Paths (1954 Film)
''Two Paths'' (Spanish:''Dos caminos'') is a 1954 Spanish drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular ... directed by Arturo Ruiz Castillo. Synopsis Two friends, combatants on the Republican side, separate at the end of the civil war. Miguel goes into exile in France, and Antonio stays in Spain and works as a doctor in a rural town in the Pyrenees. The return of Miguel, after having been in a concentration camp, as a maquis will allow his reunion. Cast References Bibliography * Bentley, Bernard. ''A Companion to Spanish Cinema''. Boydell & Brewer 2008. External links * 1954 drama films Spanish drama films 1954 films 1950s Spanish-language films Films directed by Arturo Ruiz Castillo Spanish black-and-white films 1950s Spanish films Spanish Civil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Seducer Of Granada
''The Seducer of Granada'' () is a 1953 Argentine Spanish comedy film directed by Lucas Demare Lucas Demare (July 14, 1910 – September 6, 1981) was an Argentina, Argentine film director, screenwriter, and film producer notable for his work during the Golden Age of Argentine cinema, classical era of Argentine cinema and beyond. Biogr ... and starring Luis Sandrini and Malvina Pastorino.Elena p.136 Cast References Bibliography * Alberto Elena. ''El cine del tercer mundo: diccionario de realizadores''. Turfan, 1993. External links * 1953 comedy films Argentine comedy films Spanish comedy films 1953 films 1950s Spanish-language films Films directed by Lucas Demare Suevia Films films Films scored by Juan Quintero Muñoz 1950s Argentine films {{1950s-Argentina-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women's Town
''Women's Town'' (Spanish: ''Pueblo de las mujeres'') is a 1953 Spanish comedy film directed by Antonio del Amo and starring Marujita Díaz and Rubén Rojo.de España p.8 Cast * Marujita Díaz * Milagros Leal * Carmen Lozano * Matilde Muñoz Sampedro * José Prada * Antonio Riquelme * Rubén Rojo Rubén Rojo Pinto (15 December 1922 – 30 March 1993) was a Spanish-Mexican actor. Early life He was born in Madrid, the son of the lawyer Rubén Rojo Martín de Nicolás and the writer and poet Mercedes Pinto. His brother was the actor Gustavo ... * Luisa Sala * Amparo Soler Leal References Bibliography * De España, Rafael. ''Directory of Spanish and Portuguese film-makers and films''. Greenwood Press, 1994. External links * 1953 comedy films Spanish comedy films 1953 films 1950s Spanish-language films Films directed by Antonio del Amo Films scored by Jesús García Leoz Spanish black-and-white films 1950s Spanish films Spanish films based on plays ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estrella Of The Sierra Morena
''Estrella of the Sierra Morena'' (Spanish: ''Estrella de Sierra Morena'') is a 1952 Spanish historical drama film directed by Ramón Torrado and starring Lola Flores, Rubén Rojo and José Nieto.Labanyi p.212 It was produced and distributed by Suevia Films, one of the two dominant Spanish studios along with Cifesa. The film's sets were designed by the art director Enrique Alarcón. Cast * Lola Flores as Estrella * Rubén Rojo Rubén Rojo Pinto (15 December 1922 – 30 March 1993) was a Spanish-Mexican actor. Early life He was born in Madrid, the son of the lawyer Rubén Rojo Martín de Nicolás and the writer and poet Mercedes Pinto. His brother was the actor Gustavo ... as Carlos * José Nieto as Juan María * Manolo Morán as Ladeao * Fernando Fernández de Córdoba as Corregidor * Félix Fernández as Padre Francisco * Fernando Sancho as Rafael * Raúl Cancio as Vasco * Juan Vázquez as Don Periquito * José Isbert as Labriego * Antoñita Ariel as Rocí ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Trace Of Some Lips
''The Trace of Some Lips'' (Spanish: ''La huella de unos labios'') is a 1952 Mexican mystery crime thriller film directed by Juan Bustillo Oro and starring Rosario Granados, Carlos López Moctezuma and Rubén Rojo. A film noir, it is based on a story by the American writer Cornell Woolrich. It was shot at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Javier Torres Torija. It was a commercial success.Piccato p.246 Synopsis After the mysterious death of her father, María is taken in by an acquaintance of his and lives in his house. She slowly gathers evidence that he may in fact be her father's murderer. Cast * Rosario Granados as María * Carlos López Moctezuma as César Villa * Rubén Rojo Rubén Rojo Pinto (15 December 1922 – 30 March 1993) was a Spanish-Mexican actor. Early life He was born in Madrid, the son of the lawyer Rubén Rojo Martín de Nicolás and the writer and poet Mercedes Pinto. His brother was the actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
