Lash of the Penitentes

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Overview

Fact and fiction collide in this exploitation flick that employs documentary footage depicting the bizarre self-flagellation rituals of the fanatical Catholic sect known as the Penitentes. Mixed with those truly disturbing sequences is a story concerning a killing in New Mexico, itself inspired by the murder of real-life reporter Carl Taylor as he worked on an article on the Penitentes.

Cast: Marie DeForrest, William Marcos, Victor Justi, Josef Swickard, Pepe Rubio, more

Director: Harry Revier, Roland Price

Genres: Mystery, Crime, Drama

Cast

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Marie DeForrest

Raquel

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William Marcos

Chico

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Victor Justi

Manuel

Josef Swickard

Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor

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Pepe Rubio

George Mack

Billy Bletcher

Narrating Missionary

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Zelma Carroll

Narrator

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