Santo vs. Evil Brain

1961 1h 12m ES

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★5.3TMDB · 15

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Synopsis

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In his first film El Santo was still referred to as ‘El Enmascarado’. Rendered compliant by a scientist and his gangsters via a serum and mysterious rays, he is forced for the opening act to be a henchman for the evil forces who want to take over the world. The film has great historic value, due also to its impressive exterior shots of pre-revolutionary Cuba 1959.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Joaquín Cordero
Dr. Campos
Norma Suárez
Elisa
Enrique Zambrano
Lt. Zambrano
Alberto Inzúa
Gerardo
Juanito Tremble
Enrique Almirante
René Socarrás
Mario Texas

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joselito Rodríguez
Writers: Enrique Zambrano, Fernando Osés
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Mexico, Cuba

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Fun facts 🍿

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RUNTIME

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Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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65 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Mexico, Cuba.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "El Santo Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jesús Echeverria shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Joaquín Cordero and Norma Suárez and Enrique Zambrano carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0052159 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 15 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Joselito Rodríguez directs. Jesús Echeverria cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Mexico, Cuba. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
265 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: Mexico, Cuba.
4Part of the "El Santo Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Editor Jesús Echeverria shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Joaquín Cordero and Norma Suárez and Enrique Zambrano carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0052159 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 15 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Editing: Jesús Echeverria
Costume design: Elena Pérez
Makeup / hair: Israel Fernández
Runtime: 72 min · 1h 12m
Status: Released
Original language: ES
IMDB: Santo vs. Evil Brain (1961)

Part of

El Santo Collection

A collection of films starring the luchador El Santo on his various adventures, sometimes teaming up with his in-ring rivals Blue Demon and Mil Mascaras.