Joe Navidad (1967)
In a small western town in Arizona called Jaspen, a boy is born on Christmas Day. Joseph "Joe" Novak is born in a makeshift shelter, but his mother, Marika Novak dies during childbirth. Because of the day he was born, the boy will be nicknamed Christmas Joe. Joe's father will never forgive him for the death of his wife, which will lead Joe toward a rebellious attitude. He will become a troubled teenager, and will end up learning how to shoot. Joe will also reject his father's pacific attitude.
Director:
Sidney W. Pink
Writers:
Rodrigo Rivero Balestia, Jim Henaghan.
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Jeffrey Hunter as Joe Novak |
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Louis Hayward as Mike Culligan |
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Gustavo Rojo as Mayor Louis Carillo |
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Perla Cristal as Marie Lefleur |
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Luis Prendes as Judge George Perkins |
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Reginald Gilliam as Dr. Fred Carter |
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Fernando Hilbeck as Jud Walters |
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Jack Taylor as John Novak |
| Writing | Rodrigo Rivero Balestia | Screenplay |
| Writing | Rodrigo Rivero Balestia | Story |
| Writing | Jim Henaghan | Screenplay |
| Directing | Sidney W. Pink | Director |