Macario (1960)

Kernel Score: 93% · 202 ratings

Genres: Drama, Fantasy

Released: 1960-06-09

Runtime: 91 minutes

Overview

Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.

Director

Roberto Gavaldón

Cast

• Ignacio López Tarso as Macario
• Pina Pellicer as Esposa de Macario
• Enrique Lucero as La muerte
• Mario Alberto Rodríguez as Don Ramiro
• José Gálvez as El Demonio
• Eduardo Fajardo as Virrey
• Consuelo Frank as Virreina
• José Dupeyrón
• Celia Tejeda as Chona
• Luis Aceves Castañeda as Verdugo infartado (uncredited)