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The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema (2016): Cast

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The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema is a 2016 documentary directed by Andrés García Franco, starring Miguel Contreras Torres, Enrique Arreola and Alberto Jiménez. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema About?

The premise of The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema without spoilers.

In 1950, filmmaker Miguel Contreras Torres spearheaded a group of filmmakers who publicly condemned William O. Jenkins' control over film theaters, a system built on crime and corruption. Subsequently, Contreras Torres, often called "Uncle Miguel," faced ridicule and was largely forgotten. His actions, however, marked a significant moment in the separation of Mexican cinema and its audience. Lost films made by Miguel may hold valuable discoveries, and reviving these pictures could help recover this untold history, which Contreras Torres attempted to preserve through his writings in The Black Book of Mexican Cinema.

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Cast & crew

The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema Cast & Characters

Miguel Contreras Torres leads the cast, with Enrique Arreola and Alberto Jiménez. Directed by Andrés García Franco; 50 actors are credited in all.

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The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema.

TRAILER La Historia Negra del Cine Mexicano

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The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema?

The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema released?

The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema was released on August 17, 2016.

Who directed The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema?

The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema was directed by Andrés García Franco.

Who is in the cast of The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema?

The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema stars Miguel Contreras Torres, Enrique Arreola and Alberto Jiménez, among 50 credited actors.

Does The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema have a post-credit scene?

No. The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema in?

The original language of The Black Legend of Mexican Cinema is Spanish.

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