A circus fakir performs a crucifixion act to earn enough money to secure a home for his mother. As the spectacle intensifies, the boundary between devotion, showmanship, and danger begins to blur.
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Cast
11 people
Milton Rodríguez
Gabino “Gaby”, the Christ
Known for
Massacre in Dinosaur Valley
Peter Knife
Lilia Prado
Nurse
Known for
El analfabeto
The Poulterer Hawk
Ilya Chagall
Karla
No other roles listed
Anita Blanch
Doña Lolita, Gabino's mother
Known for
El mil amores
Alfredo Varela
Zubieta
Known for
Duro pero seguro
The Unknown Policeman
Guillermo Orea
Doctor
Known for
The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales
El analfabeto
Sasha Montenegro
Ecuyere
Known for
Las Vías del Amor
Snow White and Her 7 Lovers
Letícia Robles
Hippie
Known for
The Holy Mountain
Departamento de soltero
Raúl Astor
Sandro
Also in
Perdóname mi vida
El Show del Topo Gigio Especial de Navidad
Carlos Villagrán
Man in the circus
Known for
El Chavo del Ocho
El Chapulín Colorado
César Bono
Bystander
Known for
Vecinos
Cecilia
Luis Alcoriza Director · Julio Alejandro Writer Carlos Savage Editor
First release February 14, 1974 · Produced in Mexico · Production Estudios Churubusco Azteca
Production
Producciones Escorpión
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Estudios Churubusco Azteca
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Mexico
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Original title
Esperanza
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Mexico · February 14, 1974
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No release date listed for United States.
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