New World (Nuevo Mundo) 45 years old

The story of a virgin created by an indigenous artist and used by the Spanish as a weapon of conquest

New World

Towards the end of the 16th century, the Spanish conquerors living in the New World faced a serious problem: the evangelization of the indigenous people, who did not understand or accept Christianity due to their unshakable faith in their own religion. The court of the Inquisition cracks down on heretics and the natives prepare for a general uprising ...

Credits

New World Cast

Name Character
María Rojo She was 34, now 80 years old as Intérprete indígena
Elpidia Carrillo She was 16, now 62 years old as Mujer de Don Diego de Alba
Aarón Hernán He was 47, now 93 years old as Fray Pedro Francisco de Cañas
Tito Junco He was 34, 59 years old when he died as Virrey Don Martín Gómez de Peralta y Montellano
Bruno Rey as Don Javier
Ignacio Retes He was 59, 85 years old when he died as Don Diego de Alba
Tina Romero She was 28, now 74 years old as Niña en las flores (uncredited)
Guillermo Gil as Fray Antonio
Juan Ángel Martínez He was 39, 44 years old when he died as Maestro Manuel Ortiz

New World Crew

Name Department
Gabriel Retes as Director. He was 31 (73) years old when He died Directing
Gabriel Retes as Screenplay. He was 31 (73) years old when He died Writing
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New World (45 years)

The story of a virgin created by an indigenous artist and used by the Spanish as a weapon of conquest

  • Release day: Thursday, August 10, 1978
  • Runtime: 95 minutes
  • Budget: 1250000.00