Miguel Morayta
| Miguel Morayta | |
|---|---|
| Born |
15 August 1907 Villahermosa, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain |
| Died |
19 June 2013 (aged 105) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1944-1978 |
Miguel Morayta (15 August 1907 – 19 June 2013) was a Spanish film director and screenwriter.[1] He directed 74 films between 1944 and 1978. At the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, Morayta was a Spanish artillery officer who joined the Republican side. After Franco's victory, he left Spain for France and Africa, finally arriving in Mexico in 1941, where he started his career.[1] At the time of his death, he resided in Mexico. He died on 19 June 2013 at the age of 105.[2]
Selected filmography
- Amor perdido (1951)
- The Martyr of Calvary (1952)
- Amor se dice cantando (1959)
- La Bataille de San Sebastian (1968)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Miguel Morayta: Un olvido de cine". abc.es. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
- ↑ Spanish-Born Filmmaker Miguel Morayta Dies in Mexico at 105
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