Doña Macabra (1972): Cast
Doña Macabra is a 1972 comedy horror film directed by Roberto Gavaldón, starring Marga López as Armida, Doña Macabra, Carmen Montejo and Pancho Córdova. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Roberto Gavaldón
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Estudios Churubusco Azteca
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Doña Macabra About?
The premise of Doña Macabra without spoilers.
Armida, ridiculed as Doña Macabra by locals, lives in a crumbling mansion with her companion Demetria and the eccentric inventor Octavio. Their routine is disrupted when Armida’s niece Lucila, newly married to Othón, arrives seeking a rumored family treasure hidden in the house. Their search reveals dark, unforeseen secrets tied to the home’s past.
Doña Macabra Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- wax statue
- treasure hunt
- severed limb
- secret passageway
- panther
- hidden treasure
- dog
- monkey
- monkey skull
- gorilla suit
- gold coin
- disembodied hand
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- clock
- burial
- aunt niece relationship
- animal skull
- animal in cast credits
- animal burial
Doña Macabra Cast & Characters
Marga López leads the cast as Armida, Doña Macabra, with Carmen Montejo as Demetria and Pancho Córdova as Octavio. Directed by Roberto Gavaldón; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roberto Gavaldón
- Marga López as Armida, Doña Macabra
- Carmen Montejo as Demetria
- Pancho Córdova as Octavio
- Carmen Salinas as Lucila
Also Starring in Doña Macabra
· 5 more- Héctor Suárez Othón Quiñones
- Diana Ochoa Gossipy Neighbor
- Luis Alarcón
- Ricardo Cortés Police Agent
- Roberta Gavaldón Leonor
More from Roberto Gavaldón
More films directed by Roberto Gavaldón: Cuando tejen las arañas, The Fungi Man, Don Quijote cabalga de nuevo and The Golden Cockerel.
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Doña Macabra FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Doña Macabra, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Doña Macabra?
Doña Macabra runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Doña Macabra released?
Doña Macabra was released on September 30, 1972.
Who directed Doña Macabra?
Doña Macabra was directed by Roberto Gavaldón.
More films by Roberto Gavaldón Who is in the cast of Doña Macabra?
Doña Macabra stars Marga López as Armida, Doña Macabra, Carmen Montejo as Demetria and Pancho Córdova as Octavio, among 9 credited actors.
Does Doña Macabra have a post-credit scene?
No. Doña Macabra has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Doña Macabra in?
The original language of Doña Macabra is Spanish.
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