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Macario poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.3 / 100
1960·Drama / Fantasy / Mystery·1h 31m

MACARIO

“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.

Above the Line
Roberto Gavaldón·DirectorRoberto Gavaldón·WriterEmilio Carballido·WriterGabriel Figueroa·Director of PhotographyRaúl Lavista·Original Music ComposerGloria Schoemann·Editor
Cast
Ignacio López Tarso·MacarioPina Pellicer·Esposa de MacarioEnrique Lucero·La muerteMario Alberto Rodríguez·Don RamiroJosé Gálvez·El DemonioEduardo Fajardo·VirreyConsuelo Frank·VirreinaJosé DupeyrónCelia Tejeda·ChonaLuis Aceves Castañeda·Verdugo infartado (uncredited)
Full Crew
(27 credits)
Directing· 3
Roberto Gavaldón·DirectorIgnacio Villareal·Assistant DirectorManuel Alcayde·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Roberto Gavaldón·WriterEmilio Carballido·WriterB. Traven·Original Story
Camera· 3
Gabriel Figueroa·Director of PhotographyManuel González·Camera OperatorPablo Ríos·First Assistant Camera
Editing· 3
Gloria Schoemann·EditorSergio Ortega·Assistant EditorRosa Schoemann·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Raúl Lavista·Original Music ComposerGaldino R. Samperio·MusicGonzalo Gavira·Sound Effects EditorJesús González Gancy·Sound RecordistTeódulo Bustos·Sound EditorJames L. Fields·Sound
Art & Design· 2
Manuel Fontanals·Art DirectionArmando Meyer·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
José Luis de Celis·Executive ProducerArmando Orive Alba·ProducerAlberto A. Ferrer·Production Manager
Other Departments· 4
Bertha Chiu·HairstylistNicolás Rueda Jr.·Title GraphicsJuan Muñoz Ravelo·Special EffectsDaniel López·Lighting Technician
By the Numbers
69.3
OF 100
Master Score
8.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Somber, Mystical
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster depicts a man carrying a bundle of sticks on his back, holding a large straw hat on his head. He is walking towards the viewer. Behind him is a”

fantasymystery
Key Elements
HatWoodSkullsCandlesCross
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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