The Star and Death of Joaquin Murieta
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Directed byVladimir Grammatikov
Written by
- Vladimir Grammatikov
- Pavel Grushko
- Aleksey Timm
Starring
CinematographyAleksandr Antipenko
| The Star and Death of Joaquin Murieta | |
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| Звезда и смерть Хоакина Мурьеты | |
| Directed by | Vladimir Grammatikov |
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| Cinematography | Aleksandr Antipenko |
| Music by | Alexey Rybnikov |
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| Country | Soviet Union |
| Language | Russian |
The Star and Death of Joaquin Murieta (Russian: Звезда и смерть Хоакина Мурьеты) is a 1982 Soviet musical drama film directed by Vladimir Grammatikov.[1][2]
Together with fellow villagers from an impoverished corner of Chile, Joaquin Murieta embarked on the long journey to far-off California, lured by the promise of gold. Along the way, he met a young woman of striking beauty, who became his wife. But their joy was short-lived. The gold seekers soon found themselves confronted by the cruelty and prejudice of the Americans. Joaquin’s beloved was raped and slain — and he took up arms to avenge her death. Yet no retribution could lessen the weight of his sorrow.[3]
