El compadre Mendoza (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1934, El compadre Mendoza is a drama and war film directed by Fernando de Fuentes, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. During Mexican Revolution, Rosalio Mendoza survives by making and winning favors from both factions, the governmental forces and Zapata's Army. His hacienda welcomes everybody, and Mendoza is considered a good friend of his guests. Eventually, the situation becomes unsustainable and he has to take sides. Betrayal and deception overcome and Mendoza's dark side surfaces
Who’s in it. El compadre Mendoza stars Pepe del Río as Felipe Mendoza, Alfredo del Diestro as Rosalio Mendoza, Carmen Guerrero as Dolores 'Lolita' Garcia Mendoza and Antonio R. Frausto as Gen. Felipe Nieto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, El compadre Mendoza 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 El compadre Mendoza page.
If you liked it. Fans of El compadre Mendoza tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El compadre Mendoza (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El compadre Mendoza change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El compadre Mendoza worth watching?
- El compadre Mendoza holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El compadre Mendoza?
- El compadre Mendoza stars Pepe del Río, Alfredo del Diestro, Carmen Guerrero, Antonio R. Frausto and Luis G. Barreiro.
- When was El compadre Mendoza released?
- El compadre Mendoza was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.