Movie Description
Contrabando
(1932)Overview
Contrabando is an adventure film. The film tells of the millionaire Hernández who smuggles weapons from the United States into Mexico. He does this because he is planning an uprising. The hotel attendant Carlos is informed of this. Hernández and his troops are defeated by the army. Carlos is acquitted and can marry his lover Lolita. The film Contrabando was shot in locations on the border with the United States, such as Tijuana, Ensenada and Playas de Rosarito. It was shot in Spanish and in English under the title Contraband. The role of Lolita was cast for the English version with Dorothy Sebastian. Contrabando's plot was inspired by an actual 1929 rebellion led by José Gonzalo Escobar.
Featured Crew
- Director : Alberto Mendez Bernal
- Producer : John Stone
- Writer : Fernando Méndez
- Cast : Don Alvarado,Dorothy Sebastian,Ramón Pereda,Virginia Zurí,Paul Ellis,Gloria Rubio,Grace Wells
Cast
(as Manuel Granado)
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Facts
Original TitleContrabando
Status Released
Release Information
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1932-09-14
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 03m
Production CompaniesFox Film Corporation
Genres
- Drama
- Adventure
- Thriller
