Nuevo Mundo (1978): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1978 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1978, Nuevo Mundo is a drama and historie film directed by Gabriel Retes, running about 95 minutes. “The story of a virgin created by an indigenous artist and used by the Spanish as a weapon of conquest” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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 ...

Who’s in it. Nuevo Mundo stars Aarón Hernán as Fray Pedro Francisco de Cañas, Tito Junco as Virrey Don Martín Gómez de Peralta y Montellano, María Rojo as Intérprete indígena and Elpidia Carrillo as Mujer de Don Diego de Alba, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Nuevo Mundo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nuevo Mundo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nuevo Mundo tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Nuevo Mundo (1978)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nuevo Mundo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Nuevo Mundo worth watching?
Nuevo Mundo holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Nuevo Mundo?
Nuevo Mundo stars Aarón Hernán, Tito Junco, María Rojo, Elpidia Carrillo and Bruno Rey.
When was Nuevo Mundo released?
Nuevo Mundo was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.