Father Morelos | |
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Directed by | Miguel Contreras Torres |
Written by | Lucas Alamán Miguel Contreras Torres J. Hernández Dávalos Carlos María de Bustamante |
Produced by | Miguel Contreras Torres |
Starring | Domingo Soler Consuelo Frank Narciso Busquets |
Cinematography | Alex Phillips |
Edited by | Juan José Marino |
Music by | Miguel Bernal Jiménez |
Production company | Hispano Continental Films |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
Country | Mexico |
Language | Spanish |
Father Morelos (Spanish: El padre Morelos) is a 1943 Mexican historical drama film directed by Miguel Contreras Torres and starring Domingo Soler, Consuelo Frank and Narciso Busquets.[1] It is a biopic inspired by the life of José María Morelos, one of the leaders of the Mexican War of Independence. It was followed by a sequel Lightning in the South.[2] It was shot at the Azteca Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Luis Moya.