Río Escondido (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1948, Río Escondido is a drama film directed by Emilio Fernández, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Called by the Mexican President himself, and in spite of a heart condition, young teacher Rosaura Salazar travels to the deserted town of Rio Escondido to accomplish the mission of bringing education to the poorest people. Being there, Salazar has to fight Regino Sandoval the evil landlord of the town. He has transformed the town into his own property, imposing his will and spreading death everywhere.
Who’s in it. Río Escondido stars María Félix as Rosaura Salazar, Carlos López Moctezuma as Regino Sandoval, Fernando Fernández as Felipe Navarro and Manuel Dondé as El Rengo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Río Escondido 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 Río Escondido page.
If you liked it. Fans of Río Escondido tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Río Escondido (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Río Escondido change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Río Escondido worth watching?
- Río Escondido 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 Río Escondido?
- Río Escondido stars María Félix, Carlos López Moctezuma, Fernando Fernández, Manuel Dondé and Columba Domínguez.
- When was Río Escondido released?
- Río Escondido was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.