Macario (1960)
09 Jun 1960 • Drama, Fantasy, Mystery • 1h 31m
Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.
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Spanish
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 2 nominations total
Country:
Mexico
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