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Historical drama

Saint Lucifer (1997): Cast

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Saint Lucifer is a 1997 historical drama directed by Miguel Sabido, starring Ignacio López Tarso as Father Leopoldo Santos Higareda, Rafael Cortés and Roberto Álvarez. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Saint Lucifer (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Miguel Sabido
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Saint Lucifer About?

The premise of Saint Lucifer without spoilers.

When religion, politics and cultures collide, the once‑peaceful town erupts into conflict. The townspeople and their priest clash over how to depict a particular biblical episode, each defending their interpretation of faith, tradition and communal identity, sparking a tense struggle over authority and representation.

Saint Lucifer Themes & Keywords

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  • native american
  • good versus evil
  • theology
  • subjugation
  • spirituality
  • religion
  • priest
  • peasant
  • nahuatl
  • mexican
  • mexican indian
  • lucifer
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  • landowner
  • journey
  • indigenous
  • husband wife relationship
  • faith
  • ethnographic
  • cuetzalan mexico
  • church
  • catholic church
  • barricade
  • archangel michael
  • actor
  • acting
  • death of child
  • actor shares first name with character
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Cast & crew

Saint Lucifer Cast & Characters

Ignacio López Tarso leads the cast as Father Leopoldo Santos Higareda, with Rafael Cortés as Emeterio and Roberto Álvarez as Cirilo. Directed by Miguel Sabido; 12 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

Saint Lucifer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Saint Lucifer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Saint Lucifer?

Saint Lucifer runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Saint Lucifer released?

Saint Lucifer was released on April 15, 1997.

Who directed Saint Lucifer?

Saint Lucifer was directed by Miguel Sabido.

Who is in the cast of Saint Lucifer?

Saint Lucifer stars Ignacio López Tarso as Father Leopoldo Santos Higareda, Rafael Cortés as Emeterio and Roberto Álvarez as Cirilo, among 12 credited actors.

Does Saint Lucifer have a post-credit scene?

No. Saint Lucifer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Saint Lucifer in?

The original language of Saint Lucifer is Spanish.

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