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Kino: The Legend of the Black Priest

Kino: The Legend of the Black Priest

In 1681 an extraordinary man was sent by Queen Isabella to explore the New World...

19932.31h 49m

Overview

Propped up on his deathbed, a 17th century Spanish missionary named Father Kino (Enrique Rocha) looks back on his remarkable life and relives one of his greatest challenges: bringing the teachings of Christianity to California's native population while convincing the Spanish military to respect the Indians' traditions.

Directed by Felipe Cazals
Written by Felipe Cazals, Tomás Pérez Turrent, Gerardo de la Torre
Produced by Carlos Resendi
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Top Cast

Enrique Rocha

Enrique Rocha

Priest Kino

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Rodolfo de Anda

Admiral Isidro de Atondo

Manuel Ojeda

Manuel Ojeda

Coro Chief

Blanca Guerra

Blanca Guerra

Courtesan

Fernando Balzaretti

Fernando Balzaretti

Lieutenant Manje

Carlos Cardán

Carlos Cardán

Lieutenant Rincón

Aarón Hernán

Aarón Hernán

Priest Mora

Leonardo Daniel

Leonardo Daniel

Priest Saeta

Ernesto Yáñez

Ernesto Yáñez

Superior Priest

Julián Pastor

Julián Pastor

Priest Salvatierra

About Kino: The Legend of the Black Priest

Kino: The Legend of the Black Priest is a drama, history, adventure film released in 1993. Directed by Felipe Cazals, it stars Enrique Rocha, Rodolfo de Anda, Manuel Ojeda. Propped up on his deathbed, a 17th century Spanish missionary named Father Kino (Enrique Rocha) looks back on his remarkable life and relives one of his greatest challenges: bringing the teachings of Christianity to California's native population while convincing the Spanish military to respect the Indians' traditions.

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