Father Morelos

Father Morelos (Spanish: El padre Morelos) is a 1943 Mexican historical drama film directed by Miguel Contreras Torres and starring Domingo Soler, Consuelo Frank and Narciso Busquets. It is a biopic inspired by the life of José María Morelos, one of the leaders of the Mexican War of Independence. It was followed by a sequel Lightning in the South. It was shot at the Azteca Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Luis Moya.

Father Morelos
Directed by	Miguel Contreras Torres
Written by	Lucas Alamán Miguel Contreras Torres J. Hernández Dávalos Carlos María de Bustamante
Produced by	Miguel Contreras Torres
Starring	Domingo Soler Consuelo Frank Narciso Busquets
Cinematography	Alex Phillips
Edited by	Juan José Marino
Music by	Miguel Bernal Jiménez
Production company	Hispano Continental Films
Release date	22 January 1943 (1943-01-22)
Running time	108 minutes
Country	Mexico
Language	Spanish

Cast

• Domingo Soler as José María Morelos y Pavón
• Consuelo Frank as María Antonia Morelos
• Narciso Busquets as José María Morelos y Pavón niño
• Dolores Camarillo as María Barragán
• Gloria Morel as Brigida Almonte
• Alfredo del Diestro as Melchor Gutiérrez
• Antonio R. Frausto as Gregorio Zapién
• Raúl Guerrero as Sebastían
• Carlos Villarías as Natividad Godínez
• Ricardo Mutio as Rafael Guedéa
• Socorro Astol as Juana Pavón
• Manuel Noriega as Manuel Morelos
• Paco Martínez as Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
• Alfredo de Soto as Don Ignacio Allende
• Paco Astol as Arriero Jacinto
• Juan José Laboriel as Negro Zenón
• Ricardo Carti as Conde de Sierra Gorda
• Lupe Inclán as Marta Gutiérrez
• Lupe del Castillo as Eugenia de Godínez

Bibliography

• Ramírez, Gabriel . Miguel Contreras Torres, 1899-1981. Centro de Investigación y Enseñanza Cinematográficas, Universidad de Guadalajara, 1994.
• Turner, Frederick C. The Dynamic of Mexican Nationalism. University of North Carolina Press, 1968.

External links

• Father Morelos at IMDb