Father Morelos
Father Morelos is a 1943 Mexican historical drama film directed by Miguel Contreras Torres and starring Domingo Soler, Consuelo Frank and Narciso Busquets. It is a biopic inspired by the life of José María Morelos, one of the leaders of the Mexican War of Independence. It was followed by a sequel Lightning in the South. It was shot at the Azteca Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Luis Moya.
Cast
- Domingo Soler as José María Morelos y Pavón
- Consuelo Frank as María Antonia Morelos
- Narciso Busquets as José María Morelos y Pavón niño
- Dolores Camarillo as María Barragán
- Gloria Morel as Brigida Almonte
- Alfredo del Diestro as Melchor Gutiérrez
- Antonio R. Frausto as Gregorio Zapién
- Raúl Guerrero as Sebastían
- Carlos Villarías as Natividad Godínez
- Ricardo Mutio as Rafael Guedéa
- Socorro Astol as Juana Pavón
- Manuel Noriega as Manuel Morelos
- Paco Martínez as Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
- Alfredo de Soto as Don Ignacio Allende
- Paco Astol as Arriero Jacinto
- Juan José Laboriel as Negro Zenón
- Ricardo Carti as Conde de Sierra Gorda
- Lupe Inclán as Marta Gutiérrez
- Lupe del Castillo as Eugenia de Godínez