The Captive God
A Spanish boy is shipwrecked and cast ashore in Mexico in the sixteenth century. He is raised as a god by the Tehuan tribe, who have never before seen a white man, and is named Chiapa. Then at manhood he rules the Tehuans. Chiapa loves the priestess Tecolote but she is kidnapped by the Aztec warrior Mexitli, so he follows in the hopes of rescuing her.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1916 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Adventure, History |
| Director | Charles Swickard |
| Runtime | 50 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs an epic narrative at the intersection of adventure and historical drama, relying on cultural contrast and themes of identity. It explores the collision of worlds through grand set pieces and a sweeping journey.
What lingers after viewing is the grandeur of its silent-era spectacle and the poignant personal story set against a vanishing civilization. A time capsule of early cinematic ambition. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Charles Swickard
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Best experienced as a nocturnal spectacle with live or curated period-appropriate musical accompaniment.
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