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Thunder Over Mexico

Thunder Over Mexico

Sep 22, 1933 · 1h 10m

Rated 6.7 out of 10

Director

Sergei Eisenstein

Overview

As was common in Diaz's Mexico, a young hacienda worker finds his betrothed imprisoned and his life threatened by his master for confronting a hacienda guest for raping the girl. This film is the first of several attempts to make a feature-length motion picture out of the 200,000-plus feet of film shot by Sergei Eisenstein, on photographic expedition in Mexico during 1931-32 for Upton Sinclair and a cadre of private American producer-investors. Silent with music and English intertitles.

About Thunder Over Mexico

What is Thunder Over Mexico about?

As was common in Diaz's Mexico, a young hacienda worker finds his betrothed imprisoned and his life threatened by his master for confronting a hacienda guest for raping the girl. This film is the first of several attempts to make a feature-length motion picture out of the 200,000-plus feet of film shot by Sergei Eisenstein, on photographic expedition in Mexico during 1931-32 for Upton Sinclair…

When was Thunder Over Mexico released?

Thunder Over Mexico was released on September 22, 1933.

How long is Thunder Over Mexico?

Thunder Over Mexico runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who directed Thunder Over Mexico?

Thunder Over Mexico was directed by Sergei Eisenstein.

Who is in the cast of Thunder Over Mexico?

The cast of Thunder Over Mexico includes Martín Hernández (Sebastian Enriquez), Isabel Villaseñor (Maria, his betrothed), Félix Balderas (Sebastian's Brother) and Julio Saldívar (The Haciendado).

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