Lash of the Penitentes
5.7/101936MovieMysteryCrimeDrama
Overview
Synopsis
Fact and fiction collide in this exploitation flick that employs documentary footage depicting the bizarre self-flagellation rituals of the fanatical Catholic sect known as the Penitentes. Mixed with those truly disturbing sequences is a story concerning a killing in New Mexico, itself inspired by the murder of real-life reporter Carl Taylor as he worked on an article on the Penitentes.
Genres
MysteryCrimeDrama
Cast
Cast
Marie DeForrest
Raquel
William Marcos
Chico
Victor Justi
Manuel
Josef Swickard
Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor
Pepe Rubio
George Mack
Billy Bletcher
Narrating Missionary
Zelma Carroll
Narrator
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