Rodolfo De Anda Movies
The Spanish-language Mexican vigilante drama Indio concerns an unscrupulous and sociopathic land developer who schemes to wrest a piece of land away from an Apache Indian tribe. His diabolical plan involves poisoning most of the water on-site. It succeeds in the short term by wiping out most of the Native American population, but also brings into the picture a lone, surviving Apache warrior. Irate and hell-bent on vengeance, he determines to locate the murderous developer and make him pay for his actions. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
Cult favorite René Cardona, Jr. (Night of a 1,000 Cats) helms the 1973 Spanish-language western La Mula de Cullen Baker. Proving the old adage that he who laughs last laughs hardest, the film weaves the fable of Cullen Baker, a social pariah relentlessly derided and browbeaten by everyone. Cullen's life turns a corner, however, when he discovers a "super weapon": a Colt Dragon revolver that can shoot six consecutive rounds. Sensing the opportunity for self-empowerment, he accosts two armed soldiers in the shadow of night, seizes their weapons and then slays the rest of the men's troop. As Baker acquires an increasingly large arsenal, he begins to murder anyone who dares to confront him. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
In Raúl de Anda's 1970 Spanish-language western Su precio unos dólares (AKA For a Handful of Dollars), several dancehall girls seduce a bank proprietor to obtain inside information that will enable them to intercept and rob a gold shipment. Problems arise, however, when several money-hungry bandits overhear the exchange and hire a gunfighter to get there first - leading to a series of twists, turns and double-crosses between the dancers, the fighter and his Native American sidekick. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
A man is torn between love and loyalty in this period-drama from Mexico. Benito is a man who has had enough of the injustice of the economic inequality of his homeland, and joins a band of insurgents who are battling the Federales. To fight for what he believes, Benito must leave the woman he has pledged to marry, but he begs her to wait for him, and one day he does return, ready to take her hand in wedlock. However, only moments after the wedding ceremony, Benito learns grim news -- Federales have ambushed his comrades and killed nearly all of them. Will Benito leave his bride on his wedding day to seek justice against the men who killed his friends? ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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
- 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
The long-buried sins of a foster father return to haunt a younger generation in Mexican director Arturo Martinez, Sr.'s 1965 Spanish-language western Un Hombre Peligroso. Rodolfo de Anda stars as the gunfighter El Zurdo, nicknamed 'Lefty.' During his younger days, El Zurdo was forced to murder a gambler in self-defense. He subsequently adopted the gambler's orphaned son, Mario, but consciously avoided informing the child of the circumstances. Years later, as Mario comes of age, he discovers the truth, craves vengeance for his father's death, and decides to square off in a duel against El Zurdo. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Rodolfo De Anda
Raul de Anda, Jr.'s Spanish-language, Mexican-produced western Terra de Violencia observes the cataclysm that erupts when a railroad is constructed and run through the heart of a small town. This infuriates the local bluebloods, who firmly believe that the track will stand in the way of their economic interests. In retaliation, they enlist a group of bellicose, violence-happy gunmen to prevent the construction crew from continuing its work - little foreseeing the tragedy, death and horror that will result. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
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
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)
- 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
Hampered by a low budget, this otherwise well-acted and excellently directed drama (Gilberto Gazcon is at the helm) takes an understanding look at a group of people living on the fringe of Mexico City in their own squatters' community. They are street entertainers who go out during the day and perform at many of the touristy spots, their glamorous backdrops belying the way they really live. Their group leader, of sorts, is young Beto (Joaquin Cordero) who huffs and bluffs his way along until one day an older man, Don Tencho (José Elias Moreno) shows up and joins the community. Although he does not let on, he is really Beto's grandfather. Don Tencho subtly begins to instill the performers and the pickpockets among them, with bits and pieces of dignity and integrity. The results are not really surprising, but they are engaging and include a few twists and turns of fate. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Joaquin Cordero, José Moreno, (more)
