The Wave poster

The Wave (1936)

Movie ★ 6.4 61 min

Drama

A Mexican fisherman, whose son has died because he could not afford necessary medical care out of his meagre wages, becomes aware of how badly exploited he and his many fellow fisherman are by the one greedy man for whom they work and the corrupt politician who makes the laws to benefit him.

Fred Zinnemann Director Emilio Gómez Muriel Director

▶ Play

Quick facts

Released
July 16, 1936
Runtime
61 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0028165
Country
Language
Studio
Secretaría de Educación Pública, Azteca Films

Themes

Cast

Silvio Hernández Miro Antonio Lara El Zurdo Miguel Figueroa Miguel Rafael Hinojosa El Candidato Felipe Rojas Mingo David Valle González David Valle González Don Anselmo Susana Ortiz Cobos Miro's Wife

More Like This

More like The Wave ›
Troubled Water 2008 ★ 7.1
The Old Man and the Sea 1999 ★ 7.6
Tidal Wave 2009 ★ 6.9
The Breaking Point 1950 ★ 7.1
A Beautiful Life 2023 ★ 6.9
Poseidon 2006 ★ 5.9
The Manxman 1929 ★ 6.1
Open Water 2: Adrift 2006 ★ 5.5
Waves 2019 ★ 7.4
The Whale 2022 ★ 7.8
Breaking the Waves 1996 ★ 7.5
We Are the Wave 2019 ★ 6.0

Also Worth Watching

The Old Man and the Sea 1958
Captains Courageous 1937
The Truth About Emanuel 2013
The Tree 2010
The Miracle of Marcelino 1955
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 1958
Cast Away 2000
Eleanor the Great 2025
Ordinary Angels 2024
Greed 1924
Soul Surfer 2011
The Portuguese House 2025
Blue Miracle 2021
Black or White 2015
Mansfield Park 2007
Among Wolves 2010
Here 2024
The Pursuit of Happyness 2006

Frequently asked questions

What is The Wave about?
A Mexican fisherman, whose son has died because he could not afford necessary medical care out of his meagre wages, becomes aware of how badly exploited he and his many fellow fisherman are by the one greedy man for whom they work and the corrupt politician who makes the laws to benefit him.
Who directed The Wave?
The Wave was directed by Fred Zinnemann, Emilio Gómez Muriel.
Who stars in The Wave?
The Wave stars Silvio Hernández, Antonio Lara, Miguel Figueroa, Rafael Hinojosa.
When was The Wave released?
The Wave is a 1936 drama film.
Where can I watch The Wave?
You can watch The Wave with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.