Miguel Contreras Torres

Movie - 1933, 2h 15m • as Daniel Romero aka Doroteo Villar

A 1933 film.

Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

During 1950, Miguel Contreras Torres led a group of filmmakers to officially denounce William O. Jenkins' monopoly on film theaters, which was built throughout the country upon crime and corruption. Ever since, Uncle Miguel was ridiculed and eventually forgotten, but it is certain that his proclaim announced the separation of Mexican cinema and its audience. Discoveries may be found in the films made by Miguel, and bringing back to life these moving pictures might recover this history that was never told, a story that is almost lost and that Contreras Torres himself tried to pass on through his writings in The Black Book of Mexican Cinema.

Movie - 1921, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

In early 1860's Mexico, Nicolás (Contreras Torres) wants to marry Manuela (Chavarri) but she runs off with bandit El Zarco (Cantalauba) She soon becomes disillusioned by her lover's cruelty and the brutality of bandit life. In the meantime, Nicolas has turned his romantic attentions to Pilar, Manuela's adopted sister. At the climax. El Zarco is captured and shot, Nicolas marries Pilar, and Manuela dies.

Movie - 1929, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Two rival gangs of bandits in the Andalucian outback: one gang distributes their stolen money among the poor and respects women, and the other gang is just common criminals.

Movie - 1924, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 1938, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

American journalist in Yucatan falls into the orbit of a local politician.

Movie - 1922, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.