Francisco Reiguera
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Francisco Reiguera (November 9, 1899 – March 15, 1969) was a Spanish actor who is best known for playing the title role in Orson Welles’ unfinished film version of Don Quixote. He also appeared in the films Simon of the Desert (1965), Major Dundee (1965) and Guns for San Sebastian (1968). Description above from the Wikipedia article Francisco Reiguera, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Francisco Reiguera Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Francisco Reiguera reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Francisco Reiguera's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Francisco Reiguera's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Martyr of Calvary, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Francisco Reiguera Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Francisco Reiguera's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Francisco Reiguera has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Don Quixote | Don Quijote | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Super Colt 38 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Seis días para morir | Don Joaquín | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Guns for San Sebastian | Bishop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Viva Maria! | Father Superior | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Simon of the Desert | The Devil as an Old Witch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Major Dundee | Old Apache | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Entrega Inmediata | Odilon Campos Santos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Getaway Face | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Dos tontos y un loco | Guitarrón I | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | El analfabeto | Juez (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Pegando con tubo | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Phantom of the Operetta | Jeremias (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Three Black Angels | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Mysteries of Black Magic | Director funeraria | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Enchanted Island | Medicine Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | With my finger on the trigger | Licenciado Lara | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Plazos traicioneros | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Last of the Fast Guns | Pablo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Pobres millonarios | Simón, el enterrador | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Head of Pancho Villa | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Wuthering Heights | José | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Rebellion of the Hanged | Director funerario | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Devil's Money | El papi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Misericordia | Don Carlos Moreno Trujillo | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Me traes de un ala | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Mexican Bus Ride | Miguel Suárez (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Martyr of Calvary | Anás el Viejo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Las locuras de Tin Tan | Lucas de Mente | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Kill Me Because I'm Dying!!! | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Port of the Seven Sins | Capitán | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | La bienamada | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Apartment house | Abogado | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Victims of Sin | Don Gonzalo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Confidencias de un ruletero | Joyero (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Hipócrita..! | Don Simón | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Las tandas del principal | Don Joaquín de la Cantoya y Rico (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Los amores de una viuda | Ayudante espiritista (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Salon Mexico | Complice de Paco (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Oh What Beautiful Legs! | El muerto | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Ahí vienen los Mendoza | Don Gorgonio, boticario | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Rosenda | Padre Rubio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hermoso ideal | Jacobo Levine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | El Supersabio | Profesor Peralta (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | An Adventure in the Night | Malachias el mayordomo | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Nocturno de amor | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Arsenio Lupin | Napoleon Manicornio, aka Francisco, the servant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Noiseless Dead | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | El superhombre | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Jesus of Nazareth | Apostol | Super Hit | Similar → |
Francisco Reiguera - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Francisco Reiguera?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Francisco Reiguera is "The Martyr of Calvary" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Francisco Reiguera acted in?
Francisco Reiguera has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Francisco Reiguera?
Other notable films include "El analfabeto", "Jesus of Nazareth", and "Simon of the Desert".