The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
A peasant who works in a mahogany camp in the Mexican jungles with his family is disgusted with the miserable living conditions imposed upon himself and his co-workers, the peasant finally spearheads a revolt against the sadistic bosses.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
13 audience votes
Key crew
- Alfredo B. CrevennaDirector
- Emilio FernándezDirector
- John BrightScreenplay
- Antonio Díaz CondeOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Pedro ArmendárizCándido Castro
- Ariadna WelterModesta
- Víctor JuncoCelso
- Carlos López MoctezumaDon Félix
- Amanda del LlanoAurea
- Jaime FernándezUrbano
- Luis Aceves CastañedaDon Acacio
- Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.Don Severo
- Álvaro MatuteEl picaro
- Tito JuncoDon Gabriel
- Agustín FernándezGusano
- Carlos RiquelmeDon Raúl
Stills
Themes
suiciderapeslaverynative americanbeatingpunishmentmurderjungletorturehangingwhippingescape attempt