Janitzio
7.1
First all Mexican sound film. Story is based on the ancient customs and legends of the fisherfolk as they come into conflict with the exploitation of agents sent by "big business" from the cities.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
9 people
Emilio Fernández
Zirahuén
Known for
The Wild Bunch
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
María Teresa Orozco
Eréndira
Also in
Un dorado de Pancho Villa
Mater nostra
Carlos Navarro
Also in
Illusion Travels by Streetcar
The Revived Monster
Luis Márquez
Gilberto González
Manuel Moreno
Known for
The Atomic Fireman
Robert Quigley
Felipe de Flores
Luis
Also in
Macabre Serenade
Marejada
Max Langler
Don Pablo
Known for
You’re Missing the Point
Adela Valdés
Tacha
Carlos Navarro Director · Robert Quigley Writer Luis Márquez Writer
United States release January 1, 1940 · Produced in Mexico
Production
Compañía Cinematográfica Mexicana
Production
Mexico
Produced in
Languages
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Mexico · September 27, 1935
Theatrical
United States · January 1, 1940
If you liked Janitzio
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
Some details come from TheTVDB.