---
title: 'Father Morelos (1942)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Miguel Contreras Torres'
released: '1942-04-22'
runtime_minutes: 108
genres:
  - 'Drama'
  - 'Adventure'
  - 'War'
  - 'History'
countries:
  - 'Mexico'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/father-morelos-1942'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0229629/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# Father Morelos (1942)

1942 · 108 min · Drama, Adventure, War, History · Mexico

Original title: El padre Morelos

## Synopsis

Father Morelos is a 1943 Mexican historical drama film directed by Miguel Contreras Torres and starring Domingo Soler, Consuelo Frank and Narciso Busquets. It is a biopic inspired by the life of José María Morelos, one of the leaders of the Mexican War of Independence. It was followed by a sequel Lightning in the South. It was shot at the Azteca Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Luis Moya.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Miguel Contreras Torres](https://cinepixo.com/people/miguel-contreras-torres)
- **Screenplay:** [Miguel Contreras Torres](https://cinepixo.com/people/miguel-contreras-torres)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Miguel Bernal Jiménez](https://cinepixo.com/people/miguel-bernal-jimenez)
- **Director of Photography:** [Alex Phillips](https://cinepixo.com/people/alex-phillips)

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