The Soldiers of Pancho Villa

Based On “La Cucaracha”

The Soldiers of Pancho Villa (Spanish: La Cucaracha) is a 1959 Mexican epic historical drama film co-written, produced, and directed by Ismael Rodríguez, inspired by the popular Mexican Revolution corrido "La Cucaracha". It stars María Félix and Dolores del Río in the lead roles, and features Emilio Fernández, Antonio Aguilar, Flor Silvestre, and Pedro Armendáriz in supporting roles. The film was nominated for a Golden Palm award at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival. It was named the ninety-sixth best film of Mexican cinema by Somos magazine.

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Release date:

November 12, 1959

Director:

Ismael Rodríguez

Cast:

Dolores del Río, Emilio Fernández, Antonio Aguilar, Flor Silvestre

Genre:

Romance, Drama

Country:

Mexico

Language:

Spanish

Year page:

1959 in adaptations