Canoa: A Shameful Memory
1975, Spanish. Directed by Felipe Cazals.
A town. Vested interests. 1968: a decisive year in the history of Mexico.
A group of students arrives in a small town during a hiking expedition. Once there, the local priest accuses them of being communist agitators on the run from an army crack-down against student demonstrations in nearby Mexico City and rallies the townsfolk to lynch them. Based on a true story.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Felipe CazalsDirector
- Salvador SánchezWitness
- Ernesto Gómez CruzLucas
- Enrique LuceroCura
- Arturo AlegroRamón
- Roberto Sosa Sr.Julián
- Carlos ChávezMiguel
- Gerardo VigilJesús Carrillo Sánchez
- Jaime GarzaRoberto
- Sergio CalderónPresidente Municipal
- Gerardo del CastilloManuel
- Alicia del LagoEsposa de Lucas
- Malena DoriaAma de llaves del cura
Details
- Released
- 11 December 1975
- Original title
- Canoa: memoria de un hecho vergonzoso
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Tomás Pérez Turrent
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What Canoa: A Shameful Memory is based on
Canoa: A Shameful Memory is based on a true story.
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Canoa: A Shameful Memory: quick answers
Is Canoa: A Shameful Memory worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Canoa: A Shameful Memory?
Canoa: A Shameful Memory runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Canoa: A Shameful Memory have a post-credits scene?
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Canoa: A Shameful Memory parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Canoa: A Shameful Memory on?
Canoa: A Shameful Memory isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Canoa: A Shameful Memory?
If you liked Canoa: A Shameful Memory, try Suburbicon, Cape Fear, Rust Creek.
Who directed Canoa: A Shameful Memory?
Canoa: A Shameful Memory (1975) was directed by Felipe Cazals and stars Salvador Sánchez, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Enrique Lucero.
What is Canoa: A Shameful Memory based on?
Canoa: A Shameful Memory is based on a true story.