The Mexican (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1956, The Mexican is a drama film directed by Vladimir Kaplunovskiy, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the short story by Jack London. 1910 year. Mexican patriots are preparing an uprising against the dictatorship of Diaz. Young Felipe Rivera joins the revolutionary junta, whose father and mother were shot by dictators. The hour of rebellion is near, but the heroes lack weapons. To get the necessary amount of money, Rivera decides to perform in the ring against Ward, America’s strongest boxer...
Who’s in it. The Mexican stars Oleg Strizhenov as Rivera / Fernandez, Boris Andreyev as Paulino Vera, Daniil Sagal as Arrellano and Mark Pertsovsky as Ramos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Mexican has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mexican page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mexican tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mexican (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mexican change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mexican worth watching?
- The Mexican holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mexican?
- The Mexican stars Oleg Strizhenov, Boris Andreyev, Daniil Sagal, Mark Pertsovsky and Nadezhda Rumyantseva.
- When was The Mexican released?
- The Mexican was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.