Fernando Cortés
1909 - 1979
Lamento borincano
Fernando Cortés
Mapy Cortés, Arturo Correa
The film, which is an ode to Rafael Hernández's song "Lamento borincano", is a social commentary of the political and social policies of the 40's and 50's which led to the abandonment of what was seen by many as the "pure", "virtuous" life of the finca (farm) for the "corrupting" influence of urban centers like San Juan and New York City.
Los expatriados
El curandero del pueblo
Fernando Cortés
Adalberto Rodríguez Machuchal, Lucecita Benítez
Machuchal is a rural healer that uses ancient methods and herbs as cures, obtaining the confidence of the community for many years. After an emergency in which a child almost dies, Machuchal is persuaded to attend nursing school.
El curandero del pueblo
Los Beverly de Peralvillo
Fernando Cortés
Guillermo Rivas, Leonorilda Ochoa
El Borras marries La Pecas, unaware of her mother's (Doña Chole) scheme against Borras. That of Borras to provide for all her family members who are a lazy bunch composed of her father and brothers.
Los Beverly de Peralvillo
Entre Pobretones y Ricachones
Fernando Cortés
Eduardo Manzano, Enrique Cuenca
The adventures of Mostachón and Wash & Wear in his bid to win the estate of a mysterious millionaire uncle who suddenly appeared in their lives but their parents would not let anything easy
Entre Pobretones y Ricachones
Pobre, pero honrada!
Fernando Cortés
María Elena Velasco, Adalberto Rodríguez Machuchal
Beloved Mexican screen star La India Maria portrays a poor but honorable woman who causes a stir around town when she decides to become a witch doctor in this classic comedy from director Fernando Cortes. When the real medical practitioner in town discovers that there's a new shaman around, the comic trouble that follows is sure to keep viewers in stitches. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Pobre, pero honrada!
