THE BATWOMAN / LA MUJER MURCIÉLAGO
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A film by René Cardona
(Mexico, 1968, 80 min. In Spanish with English subtitles)
Starring Maura Monti, Roberto Cañedo, Héctor Godoy, David Silva, Crox Alvarado, Armando Silvestre, Manuel Capetillo, Ofelia Chávez, and Carlos Suárez.
The Mexican Batwoman is a fascinating and fairly unknown addition to the already overwhelmingly superb Batman franchise. In the sixties, ‘Batmania’ was in full effect thanks in part to the popular American television adaption of Batman starring the charismatic Adam West as the caped crusader. Taking advantage of Batman’s increased popularity director Rene Cardona, known later for his luchador (masked wrestler) adventure movies, began working upon a new movie that would showcase the talent of actress Maura Monti by splicing elements of ‘Batmania’ with the popular lucha libre style of Mexico.
Under her cape, cowl, boots and bikini the gorgeous Maura takes on the lead role of Batwoman in this 1968 Mexican version. With stunning beauty and crime-fighting finesse she is called to investigate an evil and whacked out scientist who is capturing wrestlers and using their spinal fluid to create a Gill Man.
Costume Contest! Come dressed as your creative version of The Batwoman! All ages and genders welcome to come in costume. Prizes awarded after the screening! Contest sponsored by La Estrella Bakery.
Sunday, October 17, 4pm *
Fox Tucson Theatre
17 W Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
Tickets $6
For more information and tickets visit: www.cinematucson.com
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