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Nazarín

Nazarín

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Overview

A Catholic priest in a poor community lives a charitable life in accordance with his religious principles, but others do not return the favor.

Directed by Luis Buñuel
Written by Julio Alejandro, Luis Buñuel, Emilio Carballido
Produced by Manuel Barbachano Ponce
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Top Cast

Francisco Rabal

Francisco Rabal

Father Nazario

Marga López

Marga López

Beatriz

Rita Macedo

Rita Macedo

Andara

Ignacio López Tarso

Ignacio López Tarso

Thief in church

Ofelia Guilmáin

Ofelia Guilmáin

Chanfa

Luis Aceves Castañeda

Luis Aceves Castañeda

Parricide

Noé Murayama

Noé Murayama

El pinto

Rosenda Monteros

Rosenda Monteros

La prieta

J

Jesús Fernández

Ujo

Ada Carrasco

Ada Carrasco

Josefa

Themes & Keywords

prostitutesuperstitionmiracleministerhysteriashelterpriestbelief in godhatreddeathbed

About Nazarín

Nazarín is a drama film released in 1959 exploring themes of prostitute, superstition, miracle, minister, hysteria, shelter. Directed by Luis Buñuel, it stars Francisco Rabal, Marga López, Rita Macedo. A Catholic priest in a poor community lives a charitable life in accordance with his religious principles, but others do not return the favor.

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