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Juan José Ortega

1904 – 1996

Mexican film director

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Lived 1904 – 1996 (aged 92). Juan José Ortega was a Mexican film director and screenwriter.

Juan José Ortega (October 27, 1904 – December 27, 1996) was a Mexican film director, producer and screenwriter. He was active during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, and directed over 40 films between 1942 and 1966.

Filmography

Director Flor de fango (1942) Lo que sólo el hombre puede sufrir (1943) La razón de la culpa (1943) La hija del cielo (1943) El rosario (1944) El abanico de Lady Windermere (1944) Toda una vida (1945) Sendas del destino (1945) La mujer legítima (1945) La casa de la zorra (1945) Amar es vivir (1946) La insaciable (1947) The Fallen Angel (1949) Zorina (1949) Cuando el alba llegue (1950) Ritmos del Caribe (1950) Lodo y armiño (1951) The Lie (1952) Piel canela (1953) Yo no creo en los hombres (1954) Me gustan todas (1954) Frente al pecado de ayer (1955) Corazón salvaje (1956) No me olvides nunca (1956) Una lección de amor (1956) Tropicana (1957) Cuentan de una mujer (1959) His First Love (1960) En carne propia (1961) Ay Chabela...! (1961) La moneda rota (1962) 'Monte Escondido' o (Leonardo Moncada) (1962) Pueblo de odios (1962) Horizontes de sangre (1962) Entre bala y bala (1963) Herencia maldita (1963) Las bravuconas (1963) El río de las ánimas (1964) Frente al destino (1964) Los murciélagos (1964) Preciosa (1965) Pacto de sangre (1966)

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Awards
Salvador Toscano Medal
Also known as
Juan J. Ortega, Juan Jose Ortega

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Juan José Ortega?

Mexican film director (1904-1996)

When was Juan José Ortega born?

Juan José Ortega was born on 27 October 1904 in Matehuala.

When did Juan José Ortega die?

Juan José Ortega died on 27 December 1996 in Mexico City.

What was Juan José Ortega's occupation?

Juan José Ortega was a film director and screenwriter.

What nationality was Juan José Ortega?

Juan José Ortega was Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Juan José Ortega

· Wikidata: Q3187691

· DBpedia: Juan José Ortega

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