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Emilio Fernández

Emilio Fernández

Director & actor · born 26 March 1903 · Sabinas, Coahuila, Mexico

Emilio "El Indio" Fernández (born Emilio Fernández Romo, March 26, 1904 – August 6, 1986) was a Mexican film director, actor and screenwriter. He was one of the most prolific film directors of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema in the 1940s and 1950s. He is best known for his work as director of the film Maria Candelaria, which won the Palme d'Or award at the 1946 Cannes Film Festival. As an actor, he worked in numerous film productions of Mexico and also in Hollywood.

Where to start: The Wild Bunch (1969).

As director 41

As actor 79

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Emilio Fernández movie?

By viewer score, The Wild Bunch (1969) at 7.6/10.

What are Emilio Fernández’s most popular movies?

The Wild Bunch, Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid, Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia.

How many movies has Emilio Fernández made?

120 films on TMDB, 41 as director, 79 as actor.

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