Apolinar (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1972, Apolinar is a fantasy and drama film directed by Julio Castillo, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Tancredo, a poor man, is in love with a rich girl, who does not return his feelings. One day when she is bathing in a river, a flood sweeps her away and Tancredo is unable to save her. Mad with grief, he steals the sun. The gods call Apolinar to restore light to the earth, but he is obstructed by the magician of darkness, until by means of a telescope he is able to send a bag of light to Tancredo, now grown old. Tancredo goes to the seashore and opens the bag of light as an offering to his beloved, whereupon the sun returns to the earth.
Who’s in it. Apolinar stars Macaria, Eduardo Garduño, Fernando Rosales and Aarón Hernán, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Apolinar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Apolinar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apolinar tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apolinar (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Apolinar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Apolinar worth watching?
- Apolinar holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Apolinar?
- Apolinar stars Macaria, Eduardo Garduño, Fernando Rosales, Aarón Hernán and José Luis Castañeda.
- When was Apolinar released?
- Apolinar was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.