Luis Beristáin - Actor Profile

Luis Beristáin

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
46Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 20, 1918
Birth Place: Mexico City, Mexico

About Luis Beristáin

Luis Beristáin (1918–1962) was a Mexican film and television actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Luis Beristáin Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Luis Beristáin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 46 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Luis Beristáin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Luis Beristáin'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.

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Best Luis Beristáin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Luis Beristáin's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
The Martyr of Calvary (1952) movie poster
★8.1

The Martyr of Calvary: The life of Jesus from the beginning of his ministry, his miracles, the Sermon on the Mount and his death on the cross.

The Martyr of Calvary

1952•History
★7.9
¡Acá las Tortas! (1951) movie poster
★7.9

¡Acá las Tortas!: College students, ready to start entering adult society, are ashamed of their working-class backgrounds.

¡Acá las Tortas!

1951•Drama
★7.9
The Exterminating Angel (1962) movie poster
★7.9

The Exterminating Angel: After a lavish dinner party, the guests find themselves unable to depart... and, over the next few days, all of their el

The Exterminating Angel

1962•Comedy
★7.7
Él (1953) movie poster
★7.7

Él: Gloria encounters Francisco, a man whose social veneer betrays a truer self burrowed underneath.

Él

1953•Drama
★7.2
Vanilla, Bronze and to Die (1957) movie poster
★7.2

Vanilla, Bronze and to Die: A beautiful woman, fatally ill of the heart, is torn between the love of a poor sculptor and a forced marriage with the

Vanilla, Bronze and to Die

1957•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Luis Beristáin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1972 Rosa blanca Lic. Pérez Hit Similar →
1962 The Exterminating Angel Cristián Ugalde Super Hit Similar →
1961 Teresa José Antonio Meyer Hit Similar →
1961 Chicas casaderas - Flop Similar →
1960 Mi madre es Culpable - Average Similar →
1959 Café Colón - Flop Similar →
1958 El dinamitero - Flop Similar →
1957 Vanilla, Bronze and to Die Manuel Hit Similar →
1957 Closed Doors - Hit Similar →
1956 Encrucijada - Flop Similar →
1956 A Woman's Pride Miguel Salcedo Average Similar →
1956 Ultraje al amor Luis Padilla Flop Similar →
1955 Las engañadas Felipe Torres Arjona Flop Similar →
1955 El monstruo en la sombra - Flop Similar →
1955 Los paquetes de Paquita - Average Similar →
1955 Pobre huerfanita - Average Similar →
1954 El jinete - Flop Similar →
1954 La calle de los amores - Flop Similar →
1954 The Intruder Francisco Salvatierra Flop Similar →
1954 Un minuto de bondad Mario Duarte Average Similar →
1953 Sandunga para tres - Flop Similar →
1953 Él Raúl Conde Super Hit Similar →
1952 Meat in Prison José - el estudiante Average Similar →
1952 The Martyr of Calvary Jefe Sinagoga Super Hit Similar →
1952 La huella de unos labios Manuel Andrade Average Similar →
1951 ¡Acá las Tortas! Vicente Super Hit Similar →
1951 El marido de mi novia Gustavo Average Similar →
1951 Cárcel de mujeres Júlio Average Similar →
1951 Crimen y castigo Carlos Flop Similar →
1951 Todos son mis hijos!... - Average Similar →
1951 Entre abogados te veas El Defensor (Ricardo Cossío) Average Similar →
1951 Apartment house Dr. Guevara Average Similar →
1950 By the False Door Santitos Hit Similar →
1950 La loca de la casa Daniel Average Similar →
1950 Médico de guardia El Investigador (Dr. Jaime Prieto) Flop Similar →
1950 Vagabunda Padre Miguel: Carlos Average Similar →
1950 Vino el remolino y nos alevantó Alejandro Ramírez Average Similar →
1950 Doña Diabla Cura Hit Similar →
1949 Las puertas del presidio Rafael Average Similar →
1949 Hipócrita..! Gerardo Average Similar →
1947 El secreto de Juan Palomo - Average Similar →
1947 El amor abrió los ojos - Flop Similar →
1947 Los siete niños de Écija - Hit Similar →
1947 La niña de mis ojos - Average Similar →
1946 Tragic Weddings Carlos Alatorre Flop Similar →
1945 The Jungle of Fire Mike Average Similar →

Luis Beristáin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Luis Beristáin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Luis Beristáin is "The Martyr of Calvary" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Luis Beristáin acted in?

Luis Beristáin has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Luis Beristáin?

Other notable films include "¡Acá las Tortas!", "The Exterminating Angel", and "Él".

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