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The Martyr of Calvary
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The Martyr of Calvary

1952-04-02 · 113 min · ★ 8.1

History · Drama

The life of Jesus from the beginning of his ministry, his miracles, the Sermon on the Mount and his death on the cross.

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Directors
Miguel Morayta
Production companies
Oro Films, Estudios Cinematográficos del Tepeyac
Countries
Mexico
Status
Released

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Enrique RambalEnrique RambalJesús
Manolo FábregasManolo FábregasJudas
Consuelo FrankConsuelo FrankVirgen María
Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.Pedro
Armando SáenzJuan
Felipe de AlbaFelipe de AlbaAndrés
Alicia PalaciosAlicia PalaciosMaría Magdalena
Carmen MolinaCarmen MolinaMartha
José BavieraPoncio Pilatos
Tito NovaroTito NovaroMalco
José María Linares RivasJosé María Linares RivasCaifás
Luis BeristáinLuis BeristáinJefe Sinagoga
Miguel ArenasMiguel ArenasJosé de Arimatea
Lupe LlacaVerónica
Alberto MariscalAlberto MariscalAnás el Joven
Alfonso MejíaAlfonso MejíaMarcos
Fernando CasanovaFernando CasanovaCenturión
José Mora MéndezBartolomé
Manuel DondéManuel DondéLázaro
Beatriz RamosBeatriz RamosMaría Cleofas

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