Direction: Benito Alazraki

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Benito Alazraki. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Roots

1953 · Movie · 103 min. · Mexico

Direction Benito Alazraki

Cast Beatriz Flores · Juan de la Cruz · Conchita Montes · Olimpia Alazraki

Synopsis Roots (1953) is a celebrated Mexican and Latin-American film that comprises four standalone narratives, each inspired by the writings of Francisco Rojas González. These stories collectively offer a poignant portrayal of the lives and struggles of indigenous Mexican people. The...

7.4

65 votes

7.4

65 votes

Espiritismo

1962 · Movie · 85 min. · Mexico

Direction Benito Alazraki

Cast José Luis Jiménez · Nora Veryán · Beatriz Aguirre · Alicia Caro

Synopsis Espiritismo (1962) follows the story of a family plunged into desperation due to severe financial struggles. In their quest for solutions, they become increasingly entangled in the perilous realm of spiritualism. As they delve deeper, they gradually come to understand...

5.4

21 votes

5.4

21 votes

Curse of the Doll People

1961 · Movie · 81 min. · Mexico

Direction Benito Alazraki · Paul Nagle

Cast Elvira Quintana · Ramón Gay · Roberto G. Rivera Mariachi · Quintín Bulnes

Synopsis Curse of the Doll People (1961) follows the chilling tale of four individuals who find themselves under a malevolent spell cast by a voodoo priest. Their transgression? The theft of a sacred idol from his temple. As a consequence, a...

4.6

38 votes

4.6

38 votes

Invasion of the Zombies

1961 · Movie · 85 min. · Mexico

Direction Benito Alazraki

Cast Santo · Armando Silvestre · Jaime Fernández · Dagoberto Rodríguez

Synopsis Invasion of the Zombies (1961) follows the thrilling tale of a wrestling superhero, Santo, as he confronts a malevolent scientist who has engineered a horde of the undead. The film is a classic blend of action and horror, where Santo...

4.0

42 votes

4.0

42 votes

Lovers

1956 · Movie · 85 min. · Mexico

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Amor a balazo limpio

1961 · Movie · 75 min. · Mexico

Direction Benito Alazraki

Cast Elvira Quintana · Roberto G. Rivera · Rodolfo de Anda · Joaquín García "Borolas"

Synopsis Amor a balazo limpio (1961) follows the tale of Sheriff Rogelio, who finds himself infatuated with the alluring barmaid Chabela. However, his advances are met with rejection, leading to a tense situation. The story takes a dramatic turn when a...

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Poker de reinas

1960 · Movie · 90 min. · Mexico

Direction Benito Alazraki

Cast Christiane Martel · Flor Silvestre · Mapita Cortés · Elvira Quintana

Synopsis Poker de reinas (1960) is a vibrant musical comedy that follows a charming ensemble of attractive young women who cross paths in Mexico. United by a shared ambition, they form a pact to pursue careers in show business while vowing...

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Direction Benito Alazraki

Cast Manuel 'Loco' Valdés · Martha Elena Cervantes · Nora Veryán · Roberto G. Rivera Mariachi

Synopsis Frankestein el vampiro y compañía (1962) follows the chaotic adventures of two eccentric individuals who find themselves entangled with a menagerie of supernatural creatures, including monsters, mad scientists, and vampires. Their misadventures lead them through a series of hilarious and...

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