Cast: Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Damián Alcázar · Joaquín Cosío · Ernesto Gómez Cruz · María Rojo

Synopsis Hell (2010) follows the journey of Benjamin Garcia, also known as Benny, who finds himself deported from the United States and thrust back into his bleak homeland. Struggling to find his footing, Benny becomes entangled in the dangerous world of...

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Damián Alcázar · Pedro Armendáriz Jr. · Guillermo Gil · Isela Vega

Synopsis Herod's Law (1999) unfolds in 1949 within the meticulously crafted village of San Pedro de los Saguaros, a tiny community of 100 residents where recent mayors have met tragic fates. As elections loom, the governing party selects Juan Vargas, a...

Direction Felipe Cazals

Cast Ernesto Gómez Cruz · Enrique Lucero · Salvador Sánchez · Rodrigo Puebla

Synopsis Canoa (1976) is a gripping and thought-provoking film inspired by real events that unfolded on September 14, 1968. The narrative revolves around a group of students who inadvertently enter a town dominated by a delusional and zealous priest. Mistakenly identified...

Direction Carlos Carrera · Javier 'Fox' Patrón · Pedro Pablo Ibarra · Moisés Ortiz Urquidi

Cast Ana de la Reguera · Dolores Heredia · Cecilia Suárez · Alejandro Camacho

Synopsis Capadocia (TV Series) (2008) unfolds within the confines of a women's correctional facility in Mexico City, offering a gripping portrayal of the pervasive corruption that plagues the system. The narrative follows a dedicated prison rights lawyer who advocates for a...

Direction Juan Ibáñez

Cast Julissa · Enrique Álvarez Félix · Oscar Chávez · Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Direction Jorge Fons

Cast Salma Hayek · Ernesto Gómez Cruz · Margarita Sanz · María Rojo

Direction Gregory Nava

Cast Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez · David Villalpando · Ernesto Gómez Cruz · Enrique Castillo

Synopsis El Norte (1983) follows the harrowing journey of two young Mayan siblings who, after witnessing the brutal destruction of their village by the Guatemalan army, embark on a perilous trek to "El Norte" (the North, referring to the USA). Driven...

Direction Arturo Ripstein

Cast Ernesto Gómez Cruz · Blanca Guerra · Alejandro Parodi · Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez

Synopsis The Realm of Fortune (1985) is a cinematic adaptation of a tale by Juan Rulfo, centering around Dionisio Pinzon, a humble farmer who ascends to prosperity through the breeding of gamecocks. Pinzon's fortune takes a turn when he marries "La...

Direction José Estrada

Cast Ignacio López Tarso · Ofelia Guilmáin · Ana Martín · Carmen Montejo

Direction Arturo Ripstein

Cast Pedro Armendáriz Jr. · Narciso Busquets · Ernesto Gómez Cruz · Angélica Chain

Synopsis Cadena Perpetua (Life Sentence - In For Life) (1979) follows the story of Alfaro Javier Lira, also known by his alias "Tarzan," who dominates the prostitution scene in Mexico City. His tranquil existence is disrupted when a prostitute's death leads...

Direction Alex Cox

Cast Roberto Sosa · Bruno Bichir · Pedro Armendáriz Jr. · Vanessa Bauche

Synopsis Highway Patrolman (1991) presents a segmented narrative of a young man's journey within Mexico's national highway patrol. The film tracks Pedro Rojas' path from his cadet training days and his initial posting in a northern border region, through his swift...

Direction Álvaro Curiel · Rigoberto Castañeda · Alfonso Pineda Ulloa · Alejandro Aimetta

Cast Julián Román · Dolores Heredia · Marco Treviño · Carlos Yorvick

Synopsis Hasta que te conocí (TV Series) (2016) is a captivating biographical television series that delves into the extraordinary life of one of Latin America's most gifted and impactful singer-songwriters, Juan Gabriel. Spanning 13 compelling episodes, this series offers an intimate...

Direction Luis Estrada

Cast Damián Alcázar · Antonio Serrano · Cecilia Suárez · Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Synopsis Un mundo maravilloso (2006) tells the tale of Juan Pérez, a man living in extreme poverty who unexpectedly gains notoriety after a botched suicide attempt that is perceived as a political protest. The Ministry of Economy, caught in the ensuing...

Direction Luis Alcoriza

Cast Gonzalo Vega · Ernesto Gómez Cruz · María Rojo · Loló Navarro

Direction Raúl Araiza

Cast Sergio Jiménez · Bruno Rey · José Carlos Ruiz · Aarón Hernán

Direction Felipe Cazals

Cast Antonio Aguilar · Mario Almada · Gregorio Casal · Mario Casillas

Synopsis Emiliano Zapata (1970) follows the journey of a humble farmer who championed the cause of the laboring masses. The film delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure during Mexico's revolutionary turmoil, exploring his leadership, personal life with his spouse,...

Direction Paul Leduc

Cast Claudio Obregon · Eduardo López Rojas · Ernesto Gómez Cruz · Juan Ángel Martínez

Synopsis Reed: Insurgent Mexico (1972) presents a fictionalized portrayal of John Reed's journalistic coverage of the tumultuous Mexican Revolution. This film is notable for being one of the earliest cinematic works in Mexican cinema to delve into the complexities and historical...

Direction Carlos Carrera

Cast Gael García Bernal · Ana Claudia Talancón · Sancho Gracia · Angélica Aragón

Synopsis The Crime of Father Amaro (2002) follows the journey of a charismatic young clergyman, Padre Amaro (Gael Garcia Bernal), who is assigned to a modest parish. Upon his arrival, he encounters a web of deceit and moral decay within the...

Direction Alberto Isaac

Cast Alfonso Arau · Pancho Córdova · Lyn May · Carmen Salinas

Direction Alberto Bojórquez

Cast Alma Muriel · Gonzalo Vega · Ernesto Gómez Cruz · Patricia Reyes Spíndola