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The Torch (film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Torch' (, meaning "love is born from hate") is a 1950 Mexican/American film directed by Emilio Fernndez. The film is a remake of 'Enamorada' (1946) and is also known as 'Bandit General' in the United Kingdom.
The original script is based on William Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'.
Plot
The Mexican revolutionary general Jos Juan Reyes and his men take over the small town of Cholula, Puebla and steal money from the rich men there to fund the revolution. Jos is a Robin Hood type of vigilante who forces the local businessmen to bend to his will while the townspeople admire him for his cause. Jos pursues Mara Peafiel, the explosive daughter of the richest man in the area. Although she despises Jos at first, he eventually wins her affection.
Cast
Comic-book adaption
* Eastern Color Movie Love #4 (August 1950)
References
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