"Peril-Laden adventure ... of a man's desperate plight !"

1947

1h 40m

5.9(45 votes)

Drama

Overview

Anti-Catholic and anti-cleric policies in the Mexican state of Tabasco lead the revolutionary government to persecute the state's last remaining priest.

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Cast & Crew

16 members

Acting

Henry Fonda

A Fugitive

Acting

Dolores del Río

An Indian Woman

Acting

Pedro Armendáriz

A Lieutenant of Police

Acting

J. Carrol Naish

A Police Informer

Acting

Leo Carrillo

Chief of Police

Acting

Ward Bond

James Calvert, aka 'El Gringo'

Acting

Robert Armstrong

Police sergeant

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John Qualen

A Refugee Doctor

Acting

Fortunio Bonanova

The Governor's Cousin

Acting

Chris-Pin Martin

An Organ-Grinder

Acting

Miguel Inclán

A Hostage

Acting

Fernando Fernández

A Singer

Acting

Rodolfo Acosta

Policeman (uncredited)

Acting

Mel Ferrer

Father Serra (uncredited)

Acting

Jack Pennick

Man (uncredited)

Acting

José Torvay

Mexican (uncredited)

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