Roberto Rodríguez
DirectingRoberto Rodríguez Ruelas (January 7, 1909 – January 4, 1995) was a pioneering Mexican film director, producer, and sound engineer. Alongside his brother, Joselito Rodríguez, he was instrumental in introducing sound to Mexican cinema. In 1931, while working as sound engineers in Hollywood, the Rodríguez brothers were invited by President Pascual Ortiz Rubio to return to Mexico to produce sound films. This collaboration led to the creation of Santa (1932), recognized as the first Mexican film with synchronized sound. Throughout his career, Roberto Rodríguez directed numerous films, notably the "Caperucita Roja" trilogy in the early 1960s, which featured actress María Gracia in the titular role. His contributions significantly advanced the Mexican film industry, particularly in the realm of sound technology.
Known For
Filmography — Acting
Filmography — Crew
Little Red Riding Hood
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The Woman I Lost
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The Seminarian
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The Female Scorpion
Producer
El dengue del amor
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Dicen que soy mujeriego
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Una calle entre tú y yo
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La Bandida
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Viva Mi Desgracia
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The Smile of the Virgin
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El poder negro (Black power)
Producer
Lo que no se puede perdonar!..
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El diario de mi madre
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Little Red Riding Hood and Tom Thumb vs. the Monsters
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Puss n' Boots
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La barranca sangrienta
Producer
El centauro Pancho Villa
Writer
Las dos huerfanitas
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El exterminador de la mafia
Producer
Gloria, victima de la fama
Producer
Sangre De Gatillero
Producer
Caperucita y sus tres amigos
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The Whip
Screenplay
The Whip vs. the Killer Mummies
Producer
Las nenas del 7
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¡Yo soy gallo dondequiera!
Writer
Prefiero a tu papá
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Sangre en Rio Bravo
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Spring in the Heart
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¡Qué bravas son las costeñas!
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El cortado
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Viviré otra vez
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El narco del año 2
Producer
Los hijos de la calle
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La culpa de los hombres
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El billetero
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Sandunga para tres
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Nosotros los jóvenes
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The Great Adventure
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Todos son mis hijos!...
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Mamá nos quita los novios
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Venganza en el circo
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Tres balas perdidas
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The Happy Musketeers
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Los Dos Rivales
Producer
Los hijos ajenos
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El narco del año
Producer
Dance my king!
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El Diamante de Caro Quintero
Producer
With the Devil in the Blood
Producer
Mis secretarias privadas
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La pantera de Michoacán
Producer
Me Volvieron Asesino
Producer
Mi canción eres tú
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Frontera brava
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Sentencia de narcoticos
Producer
Los narcos de Chihuahua
Producer
Hechenle gordas al perro
Producer
Nido de alacranes
Producer
Carreras de muerte
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Los niños miran al cielo
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Fútbol Club Maradona
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