Santo Faces Death

1970 1h 32m ES

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5.4

MID

★5.4TMDB · 8

Science FictionActionCrimeAdventure

Synopsis

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A group of international criminals steal a large emerald from a heavily guarded Colombian mine and they plan to sell it on the black market. Unfortunately, the evil Dr. Igor is also manipulating other criminals, as well as the ones who stole the emerald, for his own benefit. Santo, a Mexican wrestler/Interpol agent works with the Colombian authorities in an attempt to recover the emerald and to stop Dr. Igor and his subordinates, as well.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

El Santo
Santo
Mara Cruz
Lina
Ángel Menéndez
Doctor Igor
Elsa Cárdenas
Alicia
César del Campo
Lt. Victor Valle
Fernando Osés
Assassin
Frank Braña
Mario
Antonio Pica
Igor's Henchman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Fernando Orozco
Writers: Fernando Orozco, Manuel Bengoa
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Colombia, Mexico, Spain

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ERA

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56 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Colombia, Mexico, Spain.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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

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4 / 8

ERA

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Directed by Fernando Orozco, shot by Juan Manuel Herrera. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by José Espeita. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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El Santo and Mara Cruz and Ángel Menéndez carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0066085 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Fernando Orozco directs. Juan Manuel Herrera behind the camera. José Espeita scores. Reynaldo P. Portillo cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Colombia, Mexico, Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

156 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 3 countries: Colombia, Mexico, Spain.
3Part of the "El Santo Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Fernando Orozco, shot by Juan Manuel Herrera. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by José Espeita. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Reynaldo P. Portillo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7El Santo and Mara Cruz and Ángel Menéndez carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0066085 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Juan Manuel Herrera
Original score: José Espeita
Editing: Reynaldo P. Portillo
Makeup / hair: Álvaro Bernal
Runtime: 92 min · 1h 32m
Status: Released
Original language: ES
IMDB: Santo Faces Death (1970)

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.