Santo Faces Death (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1970, Santo Faces Death is an action, fantasy, crime and horror film directed by Fernando Orozco, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of international criminals steal a large emerald from a heavily guarded Colombian mine and they plan to sell it on the black market. Unfortunately, the evil Dr. Igor is also manipulating other criminals, as well as the ones who stole the emerald, for his own benefit. Santo, a Mexican wrestler/Interpol agent works with the Colombian authorities in an attempt to recover the emerald and to stop Dr. Igor and his subordinates, as well.
Who’s in it. Santo Faces Death stars Santo as Santo, Mara Cruz as Lina, Ángel Menéndez as Doctor Igor and Elsa Cárdenas as Alicia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Santo Faces Death has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Santo Faces Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Santo Faces Death tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Santo Faces Death (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Santo Faces Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Santo Faces Death worth watching?
- Santo Faces Death holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Santo Faces Death?
- Santo Faces Death stars Santo, Mara Cruz, Ángel Menéndez, Elsa Cárdenas and César del Campo.
- When was Santo Faces Death released?
- Santo Faces Death was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.