What is Macario?
Macario is a 1960 Mexican supernatural drama film directed by Roberto Gavaldón and starring Ignacio López Tarso and Pina Pellicer. The story follows a poor, hungry peasant who longs for one good meal on the Day of the Dead, leading to a fateful encounter with the Devil, God, and Death.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1960
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 9, 1960
- Studios
- Clasa Films Mundiales, Estudios Churubusco Azteca
- Genres
- Drama, Fantasy
- Updated
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Macario is a 1960 Mexican supernatural drama film directed by Roberto Gavaldón and starring Ignacio López Tarso and Pina Pellicer. The story follows a poor, hungry peasant who longs for one good meal on the Day of the Dead, leading to a fateful encounter with the Devil, God, and Death.
The film explores themes of mortality and divine encounters as Death grants Macario a healing bottle of water in exchange for a shared turkey. This gift elevates him above the village doctor but ultimately attracts the dangerous attention of the Inquisition.
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“A starving peasant makes a fateful pact with Death during the Day of the Dead.”
- Features a compelling encounter between a poor peasant and the Devil, God, and Death.
- Showcases a narrative where a healing gift from Death brings unexpected wealth and danger.
- Directed by Roberto Gavaldón and starring Ignacio López Tarso and Pina Pellicer.
- The provided sources do not contain information regarding reasons to skip it.
Watch it if you want to see a supernatural drama about a peasant who receives a healing gift from Death.
The tone is described in reviews as macabre, haunting, and wonderful, presented as a 1h 31m supernatural drama film.
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Is Macario worth watching?
It is a 1960 Mexican supernatural drama directed by Roberto Gavaldón that holds user scores such as 70% on ČSFD.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.
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Macario is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.
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