Direction: René Cardona

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by René Cardona. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


5.9

24 votes

Santa Claus

1959 · Movie · 94 min. · Mexico

Direction René Cardona

Cast José Elias Moreno · Cesáreo Quezadas "Pulgarcito" · José Luis Aguirre · Polo Ortín

Synopsis Santa Claus (1959) follows the jolly holiday figure as he readies himself in his sky-high, technologically advanced workshop, nestled above the North Pole, to distribute gifts on Christmas Eve. This year, he has his heart set on assisting Lupita, a...

4.2

48 votes

4.2

48 votes

Direction René Cardona

Cast Joselito · Cesáreo Quezadas "Pulgarcito" · Enrique Rambal · Oscar Ortiz de Pinedo

Synopsis Adventures of Joselito and Tom Thumb (1960) follows the journey of a young boy named Joselito, who resides in a small fishing village with his grandmother. His father had previously ventured to America in pursuit of prosperity. Inspired by his...

3.8

69 votes

3.8

69 votes

Direction René Cardona

Cast Santo · Armando Silvestre · Julio Aldama · Mary Montiel

Synopsis Santo contra los jinetes del terror (1970) follows the aftermath of a group of violent lepers escaping from a sanitarium and terrorizing the local community by robbing farms. The townspeople, alarmed and frightened, urge the sheriff to intervene. Simultaneously, a...

3.2

28 votes

3.2

28 votes

Summer Hotel

1944 · Movie · 95 min. · Mexico

Direction René Cardona

Cast Carlos Amador · Janice Logan · Pedro Vargas · Blanquita Amaro

Synopsis Summer Hotel (1944) follows the story of Hollywood star Janice Logan, renowned for her role in 1940's "Dr. Cyclops," as she leads the ensemble in the vibrant Mexican musical "Hotel de Verano." Logan portrays an American woman who is on...

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Por qué peca la mujer

1952 · Movie · 93 min. · Mexico

Direction René Cardona

Cast Leticia Palma · Abel Salazar · Luis Aguilar · Pedro Vargas

Synopsis Por qué peca la mujer (1952) follows the journey of an ordinary, working-class young woman who is lured into a world of glamour and sophistication. A cunning promoter takes notice of her and propels her into the spotlight as a...

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