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Morelos (2012)

Movie ★ 4.6 105 min

The final years of Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon (1812-1815), leader in the Mexican war for independence who, after outsmarting Calleja´s blocade in Cuautla, reorganized his troops and took the city of Oaxaca. However, with more than half the territory of Mexico in his hands, Morelos was determined to take the port of Acapulco while the royalist troops gained ground. It shows the relationship of Morelos with his lieutenants, his efforts to create institutions of his own and a disciplined army to confront the royalist troops. The film captures the two inseparable facets of the life of this Mexican hero: his contradictions and his passions.

Antonio Serrano Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 15, 2012
Runtime
105 min
Budget
$3.6M
Box office
$55,906
IMDb
tt2519078
Country
Mexico
Language
Spanish

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is Morelos about?
The final years of Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon (1812-1815), leader in the Mexican war for independence who, after outsmarting Calleja´s blocade in Cuautla, reorganized his troops and took the city of Oaxaca. However, with more than half the territory of Mexico in his hands, Morelos was determined to take the port of Acapulco while the royalist troops gained ground. It shows the relationship of Morelos with his lieutenants, his efforts to create institutions of his own and a disciplined army to confront the royalist troops. The film captures the two inseparable facets of the life of this Mexican hero: his contradictions and his passions.
Who directed Morelos?
Morelos was directed by Antonio Serrano.
Who stars in Morelos?
Morelos stars Dagoberto Gama, Raúl Méndez, Juan Ignacio Aranda, José María Yázpik.
When was Morelos released?
Morelos is a 2012 film.
Where can I watch Morelos?
You can watch Morelos with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.