Macario

(1960)Directed by Roberto Gavaldón91 minDrama, Fantasy
Macabre, haunting and wonderful

Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.

Pina Pelliceras Esposa de Macario
Enrique Luceroas La muerte
José Gálvezas El Demonio
Consuelo Frankas Virreina
José Dupeyrón
Celia Tejedaas Chona
Luis Aceves Castañedaas Verdugo infartado (uncredited)
Miguel Arenasas Inquisidor (uncredited)
AWAlfredo Wally Barrónas Don Alfredo, panadero (uncredited)
Queta Carrascoas Vecina de Macario (uncredited)
FDFelipe de Floresas Nieto de abuelo enfermo (uncredited)
ADAlicia del Lagoas Viuda (uncredited)
Manuel Dondéas Enviado de la inquisicion (uncredited)
Elizabeth Dupeyrónas Hija de Macario (uncredited)
EDEnedina Díaz de Leónas Vecina de Macario (uncredited)
Enrique García Álvarezas Inquisidor (uncredited)
LGLeonor Gómezas Señora recomendando caldo de zopilote. (uncredited)
Sonia Infanteas Doña Eulalia, esposa de Don Ramíro (uncredited)
Inés Murilloas Vecina de Macario (uncredited)
Manuel Noriegaas Abuelo enfermo (uncredited)
FPFrancisco Pandoas Sacerdote (uncredited)