Tropical Delirium
1952 film by Miguel Morayta
Tropical Delirium (Spanish: Delirio Tropical) is a 1952 Mexican musical drama film directed by Miguel Morayta and starring Amalia Aguilar, Víctor Alcocer and Beatriz Ramos. It was part of the tradition of Rumberas films popular during the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. It was shot at the Clasa Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Ramón Rodríguez Granada.
Cast
Amalia Aguilar as María Acosta
Carlos Valadez as Carlos Madariaga
Lupe Llaca as Paula García
Víctor Alcocer as Manuel Morales
Bertha Lomelí as Francisca
Beatriz Ramos as Marta
Conchita Gentil Arcos as Doña Esperanza
Juan Pulido as Padre Juan
Salvador Quiroz as Empresario
Armando Velasco as Don Felipe
Guillermo Calles as Mateo el brujo
Ignacio Solorzano as Compadre de Manuel
Miguel Ángel López as Tomás
References
Bibliography
Riera, Emilio García. Historia documental del cine mexicano: 1951-1952. Universidad de Guadalajara, 1992.
Wilt, David E. The Mexican Filmography, 1916 through 2001. McFarland, 2024.
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