Jorge Zuhair Jury, an Argentine writer, penned the screenplay for Nazareno Cruz and the Wolf (1975), a film that intertwines folklore with the gritty essence of exploitation cinema. This work stands as a testament to the cultural narratives prevalent in the 1970s, showcasing the intersection of myth and reality. Jury's contribution to this cult classic highlights the richness of Latin American storytelling within the realm of genre films, making it a significant entry in SassyFlix's catalog.
Nazareno Cruz and the Wolf
Nazareno Cruz is the seventh son of a couple living in a high mountain village. According to a myth, a seventh son will become a wolf on nights of the full moon but this doesn't occur to him. When he's older, he meets the Devil, who offers him the wealth of the world if he turns his back on his newfound love, but if he refuses, he'll become a wolf.
