Mulata (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4.4

Released in 1954, Mulata is a drama film directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. In the port of Havana, two biracial children, Mateo (Ricardo Román) and Caridad (Ninón Sevilla) grow up together. She is the daughter of a white man who died in a shipwreck and of a black laundress of African origin. Over the years, Mateo falls for Caridad, but she doesn't love him back because she has fallen for a Mexican captain, Martin (Pedro Armendáriz), who she happened to meet at the port. The captain also fell in love with Caridad and proposes that they live together and she accepts. Caridad works in a cabaret in the port and the owner, Guevara (René Cardona), feels an attraction for the girl, and in a moment of jealousy, tries to kill Martin. Martin falls into financial trouble and has to mortgage his boat to Guevara. When Martin returns to Veracruz, Mexico, Guevara feels that he's the new owner of Caridad.
Who’s in it. Mulata stars Ninón Sevilla as Caridad / María, Pedro Armendáriz as Martín, René Cardona as Guevara and Ricardo Román as Mateo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Mulata has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mulata page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mulata tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mulata (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mulata change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mulata worth watching?
- Mulata holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mulata?
- Mulata stars Ninón Sevilla, Pedro Armendáriz, René Cardona, Ricardo Román and Fanny Schiller.
- When was Mulata released?
- Mulata was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.