Soy Puro Mexicano

Soy Puro Mexicano


Starring:Pedro Armendáriz, David Silva, Janet Alcoriza, Charles Rooner, Andrés Soler, Max Langler, Abelardo Guttiérez, Alfredo Varela, Alejandro Cobo (II), Rogelio Fernández, Armando Soto La Marina, Alfonso Bedoya, Pedro Galindo, Stephen Berne, Miguel Inclán, Egon Zappert, Conchita Sáenz, Margarita Cortés, Antonio Bravo, Pedro Vargas
Director: Emilio Fernández
Studio: Excalibur
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Guadalupe Padilla (Pedro Armendáriz) es un jefe revolucionario decidido a tomar una plaza supuestamente asegurada por los federales. Al entrar a la población y ocupar la casa del rico del pueblo, descubre por accidente que en ese mismo lugar se han reunido en secreto, los representantes de las potencias que en un futuro se aliarán para formar el eje Roma-Tokio-Berlín, y que en ese momento conspiran para derrotar a los aliados en plena Primera Guerra Mundial. Así pues, decidiendo matar dos pájaros de una pedrada, Padilla decide ayudar al agente americano (David Silva) y poner en su lugar a los villanos antes de que logren poner en marcha su plan de invadir los Estados Unidos, utilizando el territorio Mexicano. In Spanish No Subtitles Guadalupe Padilla (Pedro Armendáriz) is a Mexican revolutionary chieftain fighting the Federal forces. When he occupies a town, Padilla discovers that, right in the middle of World War I, agents of the future Rome-Tokyo-Berlin Axis have met there in secret to conspire against the Allies. Padilla immediately decides to help the American agent (David Silva) to defeat the villains before they can launch their plan to invade the U.S. using Mexican territory. In Spanish No Subtitles
Soy Puro Mexicano
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A Fun Early Emilio Fernandez Film
  • a cinematic marvel
  • Great Classic
 Soy Puro Mexicano
Starring: Pedro Armendáriz , David Silva , Janet Alcoriza , Charles Rooner , and Andrés Soler
Director: Emilio Fernández
Manufacturer: Excalibur
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0002DB0G8
Release Date: 2004-10-05

Description

Guadalupe Padilla (Pedro Armendáriz) es un jefe revolucionario decidido a tomar una plaza supuestamente asegurada por los federales. Al entrar a la población y ocupar la casa del rico del pueblo, descubre por accidente que en ese mismo lugar se han reunido en secreto, los representantes de las potencias que en un futuro se aliarán para formar el eje Roma-Tokio-Berlín, y que en ese momento conspiran para derrotar a los aliados en plena Primera Guerra Mundial. Así pues, decidiendo matar dos pájaros de una pedrada, Padilla decide ayudar al agente americano (David Silva) y poner en su lugar a los villanos antes de que logren poner en marcha su plan de invadir los Estados Unidos, utilizando el territorio Mexicano. In Spanish No Subtitles Guadalupe Padilla (Pedro Armendáriz) is a Mexican revolutionary chieftain fighting the Federal forces. When he occupies a town, Padilla discovers that, right in the middle of World War I, agents of the future Rome-Tokyo-Berlin Axis have met there in secret to conspire against the Allies. Padilla immediately decides to help the American agent (David Silva) to defeat the villains before they can launch their plan to invade the U.S. using Mexican territory. In Spanish No Subtitles

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A Fun Early Emilio Fernandez Film.......2004-10-30

Fernandez's camera shows the influence of Eisenstein, and his storyline certainly follows like an early Hitchcock film. Soy Puro Mexicano, as the sort of silly title might lead on, plays like a loose Mexican version of The Lady Vanishes. It has German and Japanese spies, a train ride, a foxy dame, a hacienda holdup, Western styled shootouts, and even a prison escape. It's never quite serious or smoothly produced, but that gives it some of its charm. I think what I like best about Soy Puro Mexicano is the opening scenes of warfare in Europe and Asia. For me that is precisely what made the Epoca Dorada so special: while Europe and Asia were descending into war and barbarism, Mexico was a relatively tranquil island in a sea of turmoil. So even though Soy Puro Mexicano is nothing to change the world or even take seriously, for me it is THE perfect place to begin an exploration of Mexico's golden age of cinema.

The DVD is barebones and has no English or Spanish subtitles. Running time is just under 90 minutes. The image quality is less than great but in no way inhibits a proper enjoyment of the film. All in all we should just feel lucky to be able to see this at all!

5 out of 5 stars a cinematic marvel.......2000-10-20

This fabulous classic has everything ! Taking place during World War 2, it has spies, bandits, wonderful music (performed by Pedro Vargas, and more...) a lot of humor, gorgeous cinematography (though a little grainy at times, the beauty of this film makes its age insignificant), and the stunning and exquisitely graceful Raquel Rojas doing a Flamenco number that's one of the lovliest ever captured on film.

Pedro Armendariz is spectacular. His charisma, strength, and comedic timing are absolutely superb. This is a powerful, brilliant performance and one that will stay in your mind long after you've seen it.

The courage, honor, and virtue portrayed in this film make it as uplifting as it is entertaining. If you speak or understand Spanish, don't miss it, and if you're of Mexican heritage, you will be oh so very, very proud. I've never seen anything comparable in feeling for those of us born North of the border, and riding into the sunset never looked, or sounded, so good.

5 out of 5 stars Great Classic.......2000-02-08

This film is a "Classic", and for Pedro Almendarez fans, it is one not to miss. The film takes place during the war years (early '40's). It is a mystery, comedy, romance, adventure, and more.Pero mas que nada, "da mucho ser Mexicano". No se la pierdan.

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