Santa (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1932, Santa is a drama film directed by Antonio Moreno, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Santa is a beautiful and very humble young girl living in Chimalistac, a small and quiet spot south of the 1930's Mexico City. After Santa is cheated by arrogant soldier Marcelino, she's rejected by her family and friends and expelled of Chimalistac. Santa finds shelter in a whorehouse and becomes a cinic and bitter woman, mistreated by bullfighter "Jarameno" and silently loved by blind pianist Hipólito.
Who’s in it. Santa stars Lupita Tovar as Santa, Carlos Orellana as Hipólito, Juan José Martínez Casado as Jarameño and Donald Reed as Marcelino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Santa 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 Santa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Santa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Santa (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Santa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Santa worth watching?
- Santa holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Santa?
- Santa stars Lupita Tovar, Carlos Orellana, Juan José Martínez Casado, Donald Reed and Antonio R. Frausto.
- When was Santa released?
- Santa was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.