Movie Description
Lash of the Penitentes
(1936)Overview
Fact and fiction collide in this exploitation flick that employs documentary footage depicting the bizarre self-flagellation rituals of the fanatical Catholic sect known as the Penitentes. Mixed with those truly disturbing sequences is a story concerning a killing in New Mexico, itself inspired by the murder of real-life reporter Carl Taylor as he worked on an article on the Penitentes.
Featured Crew
Cast
Raquel
Chico
Manuel
Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor
George Mack
Narrating Missionary
Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleLash of the Penitentes
Status Released
Release Information
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1936-04-13
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 48m
Production CompaniesRoland C. Price Productions
Genres
- Mystery
- Crime
- Drama
