Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra (1943): Cast & Plot
Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra is a 1943 romantic drama directed by Ismael Rodríguez and Álvaro Gálvez y Fuentes, starring Carlos Riquelme as Francisco González Bocanegra, Ángel T. Sala and Ricardo Carti. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Directors
- Ismael Rodríguez and Álvaro Gálvez y Fuentes
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra About?
The premise of Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against the backdrop of the French Intervention in 1860s Mexico, the film follows the protégé of Francisco González Bocanegra, composer of the Mexican National Anthem, who falls for the French ambassador’s charming niece. Their romance sparks a series of humorous misunderstandings and clashes as loyalties and love collide.
Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- student
- love
- historical event
Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra Cast & Characters
Carlos Riquelme leads the cast as Francisco González Bocanegra, with Ángel T. Sala as Napoleon III and Ricardo Carti as Gen. Almonte. Directed by Ismael Rodríguez and Álvaro Gálvez y Fuentes; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Ismael Rodríguez
- Co-director Álvaro Gálvez y Fuentes
- Carlos Riquelme as Francisco González Bocanegra
- Ángel T. Sala as Napoleon III
- Ricardo Carti as Gen. Almonte
- Salvador Quiroz as Antonio López de Santa Anna
Also Starring in Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra
· 27 more- Margarita Cortés Lupe
- Salvador Carrasco Jaime Nunó
- Pedro Infante Lt. Luis Sandoval
- Arturo Soto Rangel Sandoval
- Lina Montes Esther Dubois
- Miguel Arenas Conde Dubois de Saligny
- Miguel Inclán President Benito Juárez
- Pedro Elviro Lombardini
- Manuel Arvide Gen. Lorencez
- Dolores Camarillo Sirvienta
- Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr. Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza
- Ignacio Peón Esteban
- Eduardo Arozamena Señor Salas
- Chel López Gringo correo
- Armando Soto La Marina 'El Chicote' Pastelero
- Armando Gutiérrez Felipe
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- María Valdealde Invitada a cena (uncredited)
- Ana María Hernández Invitada a cena (uncredited)
- Francisco Jambrina Gen. Juan Prim
- Stephen Berne Soldado francés (uncredited)
- Roberto Corell Oficial
- Max Langler Lider conservador
- Ramón G. Larrea Gen. Jurien
- Guillermo Zetina
- José Goula Mr. Wyckie
- Guillermo Nuñez Alberto
- Manolo Noriega Limosnero ciego
More from Ismael Rodríguez and Álvaro Gálvez y Fuentes
More films directed by Ismael Rodríguez and Álvaro Gálvez y Fuentes: Snow White and Her 7 Lovers, Mi niño Tizoc, Unethical Behaviour and Autopsy of a Ghost.
Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra Plot Summary
What happens in Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in a turbulent period of Mexican history, the film unfolds against the shadow of foreign invasion and the birth of a national symbol. The story opens in the mid-1860s, with Napoleon III, Ángel T. Sala, weighing an assault on Mexico as French forces prepare to strike. General Almonte, played by Ricardo Carti, explains that any assault would require a long journey across the Atlantic, underscoring the scale of the coming conflict. The film then travels back to about 1854, when Antonio López de Santa Anna, portrayed by Salvador Quiroz, announces a contest to write Mexico’s national anthem.
Full summary
The whole story of Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra, scene by scene
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Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra?
Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra released?
Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra was released on September 16, 1943.
Who directed Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra?
Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra was directed by Ismael Rodríguez and Álvaro Gálvez y Fuentes.
More films by Ismael Rodríguez Who is in the cast of Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra?
Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra stars Carlos Riquelme as Francisco González Bocanegra, Ángel T. Sala as Napoleon III and Ricardo Carti as Gen. Almonte, among 31 credited actors.
Does Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra have a post-credit scene?
No. Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra in?
The original language of Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra is Spanish.
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