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Lash of the Penitentes
Lash of the Penitentes

Lash of the Penitentes

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Genres

MysteryCrimeDrama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

48 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

13 April 1936

Country

United States of America

Cast

Marie DeForrest

Marie DeForrest

Raquel

William Marcos

William Marcos

Chico

Victor Justi

Victor Justi

Manuel

Josef Swickard

Josef Swickard

Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor

Pepe Rubio

Pepe Rubio

George Mack

Billy Bletcher

Billy Bletcher

Narrating Missionary

Zelma Carroll

Zelma Carroll

Narrator

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