René Cardona Jr.

René Cardona Jr.

Deceased · Born: May 11, 1939 · Died: Feb 5, 2003

Personal Details

BornMay 11, 1939 Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Parents
  • René Cardona
Relatives
  • Miguel Zacarías (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Alfredo Zacarías (Cousin)

Biography

René Cardona Jr., a Mexican filmmaker of significant renown, entered this world on May 11, 1939, in the bustling metropolis of Mexico City, situated within the Distrito Federal, a federal entity that serves as the country's capital and seat of government.

Throughout his illustrious career, Cardona Jr. established himself as a masterful director and writer, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema with his work on a diverse array of films. Some of his most notable credits include the 1985 adventure film "Treasure of the Amazon", the 1980 action-packed thriller "Under Siege", and the 1977 horror movie "Tintorera: Killer Shark".

Tragically, René Cardona Jr.'s life came to a close on February 5, 2003, in the same city where he was born, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.

Career

1987
Beaks: The Movie
Beaks: The Movie as Soldier (as Al Coster)
1962
Espiritismo
Espiritismo as Rodolfo
1980
1976
Survive!
Survive! as Screenplay
1987
Beaks: The Movie
Beaks: The Movie as Director, Writer
1985
Treasure of the Amazon
Treasure of the Amazon as Director, Screenplay
1979
Guyana: Cult of the Damned
Guyana: Cult of the Damned as Director, Screenplay
1978
Cyclone
Cyclone as Director, Writer
The Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle as Director, Screenplay
1977
Tintorera: Killer Shark
Tintorera: Killer Shark as Director, Screenplay
1973
Zindy the Swamp Boy
Zindy the Swamp Boy as Director, Writer
1972
Night of 1000 Cats
Night of 1000 Cats as Director, Screenplay