# Morelos (2012)

Released 2012-11-15

Morelos is a 2012 film. José María Yázpik, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Gustavo Sánchez Parra and Adriana Paz appear in it.

Cast: José María Yázpik as Ignacio López Rayón, Luis Gerardo Méndez as José María Liceaga, Gustavo Sánchez Parra as Matías Carranco, Adriana Paz as Simona

## Storyline
The final years of Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon (1812-1815), leader in the Mexican war for independence who, after outsmarting Calleja´s blocade in Cuautla, reorganized his troops and took the city of Oaxaca. However, with more than half the territory of Mexico in his hands, Morelos was determined to take the port of Acapulco while the royalist troops gained ground. It shows the relationship of Morelos with his lieutenants, his efforts to create institutions of his own and a disciplined army to confront the royalist troops. The film captures the two inseparable facets of the life of this Mexican hero: his contradictions and his passions.

## Common questions

### When was Morelos released?
Morelos was released on 15 November 2012.

### Who stars in Morelos?
José María Yázpik, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Gustavo Sánchez Parra and Adriana Paz star in Morelos.

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