CinemaOSMovie · 2007 · 1h 24m

Saint Death

61%(5)IMDbDocumentary

In Mexico there is a cult that is rapidly growing- the cult of Saint Death. This female grim reaper, considered a saint by followers but Satanic by the Catholic Church, is worshiped by people whose lives are filled with danger and/or violence- criminals, gang members, transsexuals, sick people, drug addicts, and families living in rough neighborhoods. "La Santa Muerte" examines the origins of the cult and takes us on a tour of the altars, jails, and neighborhoods in Mexico where the saint's most devoted followers can be found.

Directed byEva Aridjis

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 24m
Language
EN
Released
June 26, 2007
Budget
$200,000
Studios
Dark Night Pictures

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La Santa Muerte documental Saint Death documentary trailer evaaridjis.com

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Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Gael García Bernal

Gael García Bernal

Narrator

Jesus Padilla Alonso

Protagonist

Jesse Ortiz Piña

Protagonist

Enriqueta Romero Romero

Protagonist

Ernestina Ramirez Soto

Protagonist

Creative team
Directed by
Eva Aridjis
Written by
Eva Aridjis
Produced by
Eva Aridjis

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