Pedro Armendáriz

Pedro Armendáriz (1912–1963) was a Mexican actor known for starring in Mexican cinema and appearing in international films, including The Fugitive and From Russia with Love.

María Candelaria: A 1943 Mexican drama directed by Emilio Fernández and starring Dolores del Río and Pedro Armendáriz. Armendáriz’s performance as Lorenzo Rafael helped make this film a landmark of his career.
Emilio Fernández: A Mexican film director and actor whose work helped define the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Fernández directed Armendáriz in celebrated films including María Candelaria and The Pearl.
Golden Age of Mexican cinema: A period of major growth and international prominence for Mexican film, chiefly from the 1930s through the 1950s. Armendáriz became a leading star during this era’s flourishing film industry.
Mexican actors in Hollywood: Mexican performers who have worked in the American film industry. Armendáriz was an early prominent example of a Mexican actor securing roles in Hollywood films.
The Fugitive: A 1947 film directed by John Ford, set in an unnamed Latin American country under religious persecution. Armendáriz plays a revolutionary lieutenant in this international production.
Dolores del Río: A Mexican actress who achieved stardom in both Hollywood and Mexican cinema. She co-starred with Armendáriz in María Candelaria and The Fugitive.
Mexican cinema: The film industry and body of films produced in Mexico. His career began in Mexico and remained closely tied to its national cinema.
Mexican Golden Age film stardom: The screen celebrity culture built around leading performers in Mexico’s mid-century film industry. His leading roles made him one of the era’s recognizable Mexican stars.
From Russia with Love: A 1963 James Bond film directed by Terence Young, adapted from Ian Fleming’s novel. Armendáriz’s final film role was as Kerim Bey, the head of station T in Istanbul.
John Ford: An American film director known for Westerns and dramas including Stagecoach and The Searchers. Ford cast Armendáriz in The Fugitive and Fort Apache.

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María FélixRelated: He shared the screen with Félix in several major films, including Enamorada.