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Cast
María Elena Velasco
as María Nicolasa Cruz
Fernando Luján
as Raúl
Óscar Ortiz de Pinedo
as Don Marciano
Eleazar García
as Don Braulio
Emma Roldán
as Doña Paz
Gloria Mayo
as Laura
Alfredo Wally Barrón
as Frankie / Maldonado
Antonio Bravo
as Doctor
Alfonso Zayas
as Policía
Carlos Bravo y Fernández 'Carlhillos'
as Notario
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1973
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresHorror, Comedy, Family
Votes34
DirectorFernando Cortés
WritersFernando Galiana
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFear Doesn't Ride a Donkey
About Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey
This funny Mexican film tell the tale of a family who will do anything to get rid of the rich old lady who sits at the head of the clan. All the hilarious members want a piece of the very lucrative inheritance money. What they don't know, however, is that grandma has left all of the money to her trusty dog.
Directed by Fernando Cortés, Fear Doesn't Ride a Donkey leans on a strong ensemble — María Elena Velasco, Fernando Luján, Óscar Ortiz de Pinedo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1973.
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