Macario Poster

Macario

Macabre, haunting and wonderful

Not Rated Drama Fantasy

Starring: Ignacio López Tarso, Pina Pellicer, Enrique Lucero, Mario Alberto Rodríguez, José Gálvez

Writer: Roberto Gavaldón, Emilio Carballido, B. Traven

Release Date:
June 9, 1960
Ratings:
8.7 / 10
Director:
Roberto Gavaldón
Companies:
Clasa Films Mundiales

Overview

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.