Rodolfo De Anda Movies
Join actors Rogelio Guerra, Fernando Luján, Ana Martin, and Sonia Furio in Acapulco a Go-Go (1967), a mod romantic drama from those hip and swinging '60s. The action unfolds in Tequila a Go-Go, a notorious disco in the paradise of Acapulco, where we meet three resident couples: Mario -- an architect who has moved to the area to recuperate along with his wife Celia; Elizabeth, a wealthy and feisty American heiress involved with the Greek sailor Jorge; and Elizabeth's younger brother Robert, who falls madly in love with a sensual disco dancer named Rita. The lives of these six characters begin to intertwine as they experience exotic adventure and romance beneath the Acapulcan sun. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
Arturo Martínez's 1961 Spanish-language western Alias el Alacrán - also known as El Muchacho de Durango 2 - follows the adventures the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid, who treks off to Mexico to avoid detection while the notoriety surrounding his latest killings subsides. He slips into an assumed identity - that of a ranchhand named El Venado - and finds a regular job on a Mexican ranch. The establishment's ailing proprietor is engaged to be married to Rosa, a lovely girl in grave danger from a vile bandit and murderer called El Alacrán. Billy pretends to be the woman's fiancée himself and vows to protect her. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- 1965
In this Spanish-spoken story, a domineering general/dad intervenes between his daughter and her young lover. The lover kills the dad and then flees the father's sons who are out for revenge. The girl is whisked away to a convent where she's later discovered by her suitor who she still loves. ~ All Movie Guide
A rebellious young man sets out to find himself in this melodrama by Roberto Rodríguez (of the brothers Rodríguez, well-established in Mexican cinema). The setting is Acapulco and the young man is one of the divers who throw themselves off the incredibly high cliffs known as the Quebrada, for recompense from tourists. That calling is dangerous enough but the unhappy home life of the diver sends him away, looking for his niche in the world. Just because of his dysfunctional family he is not so good at engendering relationships himself and when he does meet someone interesting he hurts the woman's feelings -- which does not bode well for finding the love he needs. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Rodolfo De Anda, Patricia Conde, (more)
The romantic western Duelo en el Desierto stars south-of-the-border screen goddess Fanny Cano as Laura, a woman who falls for and marries a reformed gunslinger called Billy. In so doing, she alienates all of her kith and kin, particularly her bellicose brother, David. Distrusting Billy, and believing he should be sent away for good, David picks a fight with him and then frames him for injuries suffered during the scuffle. When Billy is unjustly incarcerated, Laura and a local priest scramble to prove his innocence while David hatches a scheme to put the bandit out of service for good. Mexican helmer Arturo Martinez directs. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- 1962
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When a vicious band of outlaws set out across the countryside on a horrific mission of murder and robbery, the only hope for the terrified peasants is a prodigal son who has recently returned to his hometown after a stint in the big city. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Based on the song Mack the Knife, the very popular Rubén Blades song Pedro Navajas was the inspiration for a very popular Mexican movie taking the song name as its title, about a pimp and prostitute whose love/hate relationship resulted in their mutual destruction. In this sequel, their son develops into a defender of women. Raised in the U.S., the lad comes to Mexico when he hears his mother has died and attempts to look for his father. He is shocked to discover that he, too, has died. He is motivated to learn how to use a switchblade with uncanny skill, and earns for himself the sobriquet "Navajas," or "Blades." ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Guillermo Capetillo, Sasha Montenegro, (more)
Actor turned director Rodolfo De Anda's farcical sci-fi-comedy was based on Mauricio Iglesias' novel, El Amor Es una Farsa, although the laughs aren't as pointed or frequent. Andres Garcia toplines as a man with surgically enhanced super-strength (the title clearly an effort to capitalize on the international success of The Six Million Dollar Man). Despite his gifts, poor Garcia is still a flop with the opposite sex and he goes to ridiculous lengths -- including posing as Count Dracula -- to reverse his romantic fortunes. Familiar genre faces along for this very silly ride include Isela Vega, Roberto Guzman, and Rafael Inclan. De Anda went on to direct the overwrought La Carcel de Laredo before deciding to keep concentrating on his acting career. ~ Robert Firsching, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Andrés García
The action film En la Mira de Mi Gatillo concerns Miguel, a man who makes a living working as an assassin for his government. His latest mission involves having to eliminate a man who Miguel let live when they faced each other during a war the previous deacde. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
