Rain for a Dusty Summer (1971)
In Mexico, a mad general is leading his own war against the Church. Priests are rounded up, churches burned down and religion outlawed. The suffering of one pious catholic priest could bring the tide of change however.
Top billed cast
Ernest BorgnineThe General
Humberto AlmazánMiguel Pro
Sancho GraciaHumberto Pro
Aldo SambrellColonel Marinos- Harry HarrisJoe Weiler
Gemma CuervoLoreto- Nela ConjiuSra. Pro
Carlos CasaravillaCapt. Larrea- Vicente SangiovanniLuis Vilches
Maida SevernSra. Altera
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