El zarco (1920): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1920 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1920, El zarco is a drama film directed by José Manuel Ramos. “Based on a novel by Ignacio Manuel Altamirano” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In early 1860's Mexico, Nicolás (Contreras Torres) wants to marry Manuela (Chavarri) but she runs off with bandit El Zarco (Cantalauba) She soon becomes disillusioned by her lover's cruelty and the brutality of bandit life. In the meantime, Nicolas has turned his romantic attentions to Pilar, Manuela's adopted sister. At the climax. El Zarco is captured and shot, Nicolas marries Pilar, and Manuela dies.
Who’s in it. El zarco stars Enrique Cantalaúba, Gilda Chavarri, Miguel Contreras Torres and Graciela de Zarate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, El zarco has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El zarco page.
If you liked it. Fans of El zarco tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch El zarco (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El zarco change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El zarco worth watching?
- El zarco holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El zarco?
- El zarco stars Enrique Cantalaúba, Gilda Chavarri, Miguel Contreras Torres, Graciela de Zarate and Julio Navarrete.
- When was El zarco released?
- El zarco was released in 1920.