Movies by Luis Prendes

Julio César

Julio César

After Pompey's defeat at the Battle of Farsalia, Julius Caesar becomes the beacon of the Roman Republic and the master of its destiny; but many patricians want to avoid the birth of a tyranny and plot to assassinate him…

The Kidnapping

The Kidnapping

Inspired by the famous Patty Hearst case, this thriller centers around a young woman who's kidnapped and brainwashed by a crime ring and ends up succumbing to Stockholm Syndrome.

The Devil Plays the Flute

The Devil Plays the Flute

When the pieces of a singular figure are unearthed and then joined together, a devil of the lowest category breaks into a small Mediterranean village. From that moment on, the demon will enter the life of a painter named Bernardino, in the affairs of a "modern" marriage, in the existence of a frightened gardener and, finally, in the day-to-day life of the Great Momo.

The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid

The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid

This spaghetti western presents a fictitious version of the often filmed legend of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. Billy becomes innocently an outlaw while protecting his mother, but then turns into a trigger happy killer. When he falls in love he tries with the help of Pat Garrett, a fatherly friend, to change back. However, circumstances force Billy to become violent again and it is Garrett who is credited with the killing.

Kill and Be Killed

Kill and Be Killed

A former singer lives alone with her fortune - and with her nephew, Fernando, a low character to whom she refuses to lend more money. Elisa leaves prison and starts a new life as a personal attendant to the aging singer, using her knowledge as a former nurse - a profession she can not return to. Fernando meets Elisa, and together they plan to poison the lonely woman, and use her money abroad. They plan their alibis well. But those who kill by the sword will perish by the sword.

Doce hombres sin piedad

Doce hombres sin piedad

The defense and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young man is guilty or innocent of murdering his father.

Una chica de opereta

Una chica de opereta

A poor composer sells his songs to a music publisher who attributes them to his son, who sells them to a famous singer. Seeking the son, the musician's daughter will unexpectedly find a job as secretary to the singer, disguised as an unattractive and authoritative woman who effectively controls his careless lifestyle.

La culpa del otro

La culpa del otro

Rafael works as a valet of the Marquis de la Peña. Accused of having committed a serious offense during his service, it is fired, although all is due to the machinations of the administrator. Shortly after an incident in which the Marquis is impaired occurs. Rafael comes to his defense, but will be charged again and imprisoned his wife Carolina. Their daughter will be given up for adoption.

La gran fiesta

La gran fiesta

In 1942, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a casino is organizing a farewell party for its patrons, since it's about to be turned into a US military base. The guests drink, seduce and gossip, but some also plot against each other.

De espaldas a la puerta

De espaldas a la puerta

Inspector Simón and Inspector Arévalo investigate the stabbing of a nightclub employee.

The Devil's Roundup

The Devil's Roundup

Divided in several episodes, this film presents different stories that share the fantasy theme.

The Fickle Finger of Fate

The Fickle Finger of Fate

A U.S. engineer in Spain hunts thieves of two candlesticks, one of which is found in his suitcase.

Ursus

Ursus

Ursus returns from war to find his fiancée, Attea, has been kidnapped by a mysterious sect which sacrifices virgins to its patron goddess. Ursus faces much treachery and is forced to display much courage and strength as he and the blind girl Doreide embark upon a quest to retrieve Attea.

Las brujas de Salem

Las brujas de Salem