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The River and Death

1954 · 91 min · Director: Luis Buñuel

The River and Death (1954) is a drama film, directed by Luis Buñuel. It stars Columba Domínguez and Miguel Torruco. At its core lie revenge and its cost. The 91-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

What The River and Death Is About

A useless and bloody vendetta has been going on for ages between two families in this Mexican village. Men, sons, have killed each other for generations, for a so-called conception of honor in a revenge that never ends since it is also triggered by people of the village. Now, today, there are only two sons left, one in each family. One has become a doctor in the big city and his culture is modern. The other last one - of the other family - hasn't left the village and is waiting for the doctor to come "home" as he plans to kill him, to settle this war on this matter of honor once and for all. And the people of the village want blood.

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What is The River and Death about?

A useless and bloody vendetta has been going on for ages between two families in this Mexican village. Men, sons, have killed each other for generations, for a so-called conception of honor in a revenge that never ends since it is also triggered by people of the village.

Where can I watch The River and Death?

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How long is The River and Death?

The River and Death runs for 91 minutes (1h 31m).

When did The River and Death come out?

The River and Death was released in 1954.

Who directed The River and Death?

The River and Death was directed by Luis Buñuel.

Who stars in The River and Death?

The River and Death stars Columba Domínguez, Miguel Torruco, Joaquín Cordero, Jaime Fernández.

What is The River and Death's rating?

The River and Death holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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