Fernando Fernán Gómez Movies
Popular Spanish actor and director Fernando Fernán Gómez was born in Lima, Peru, while his mother, noted stage actress Carola Fernán Gómez, was on a South American tour. Since the birth was registered in Argentina, Fernán Gómez considered himself an Argentine citizen. He moved to Spain in 1924 and though he began acting on-stage in 1938, he didn't garner much notice until 1940. In 1943, Fernán Gómez entered films as an actor in Cristina Guzmán (1943) and went on to specialize in fast-paced comedies, though he would occasionally essay dramatic works such as Carlos Saura's Ana y los Lobos/Anna and the Wolves (1972) and Victor Erice's El Espiritu de la Colmena/The Spirit of the Beehive (1973). Fernán Gómez made his directorial debut with Manicomio/Asylum (1952), which he co-directed with Luis M. Delgado. In addition to feature films, Fernán Gómez has also acted and directed in the theater. In 1980, he was honored with a National Cinema Award. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1946
Though made in Argentina, the setting and subject matter of Embrujo (Bewitched) is distinctly Brazilian. The story takes place during the reign of Brazil's first emperor, Pedro I. After proclaiming his country's independence from Portugal, Pedro (played by Jorge Rigaud) concentrates on a different brand of domestic affairs when he throws over his empress wife in favor of the alluring Domitila de Castro (Alicia Barrie). Upon the death of his wife, Pedro proposes marriage to Domitila, but she refuses, placing the honor and integrity of her country above her own desires. It is perhaps not surprising that Embrujo ran into censorship problems when it was released in Brazil. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1948
The title of this naturalistic Spanish drama translates to The Harvest is Plentiful. Fernando Fernan-Gomez stars as Catholic missionary Father Santiago. Dispatched to the Madras region of India, Fr. Santiago courageously spreads the word to the natives. When not battling local superstition or inclement weather, Santiago carries on a friendly rivalry with a local Protestant minister. The winner of the Superior Council of Missions' Prize, La Mies es Mucha was given a limited distribution to Latino communities in the U.S., as much due to its subject matter as to the presence in the cast of popular Spanish actress/singer Sari Montiel. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1950
This Argentine drama (the title translates as Captain Poison) is a rare dramatic vehicle for popular Latin American comedian Luis Sandrini. The star plays an ill-tempered 19th-century military officer who is wounded in battle. Taking refuge in the home of a widow and her two pretty daughters, the officer slowly regains his strength. He also falls in love with one of the daughters, whose sweetness gradually wins out over his irascibility. Based on a well-known story, Capitan Veneno is a bit too leisurely for so familiar a property. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
