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Jericho (1991 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Jericho' is a 1991 Venezuelan historical drama film directed by Luis Alberto Lamata. The film was selected as the Venezuelan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 64th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Plot
In the 16th century, Santiago, a Dominican friar, is the only survivor of an expedition that set out in search of the mythical South Seas under the direction of the cruel Gazcua. Thanks to his Christian faith and his missionary ardor, he was integrated among the Caribbean Indians, until, after an incident with the chief of the tribe, he was forced to flee with his wife and son. He is arrested by the Spanish soldiers and accused of heretic, which means Inquisition and torture. But the real secret that the mercenaries want to extract from him is the place where Gazcua has hidden 30,000 pesos in gold.
Cast
* Cosme Cortzar as Priest Santiago
* Francis Rueda as Priest's sister
* Alexander Milic as Spanish conqueror
See also
* List of submissions to the 64th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
* List of Venezuelan submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
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