Macario

Macario

1h 31m 1960 Drama, Fantasy Mexico
Budget: - Revenue: -

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.

Director

Roberto Gavaldón

Writer

Roberto Gavaldón, Emilio Carballido