- Country: Spain
- Genres: Biography, Drama, History
- Release: 1949-04-01
- Director: José Díaz Morales
- Writers: José María Pemán , Francisco Bonmatí de Codecido , Carlos M. De Heredia , Ricardo Toledo
- Language: Spanish
- Stars: Rafael Durán , Maruchi Fresno , Manuel Luna , Asunción Sancho , José María Lado , José Emilio Álvarez , María Rosa Salgado , Francisco Pierrá , Manuel Dicenta , Carlos Díaz de Mendoza
- Runtime: 93 min
- Awards: N/A
- AKA: Il cavaliere della croce (Italy) , Loyola, the Soldier Saint (United States of America) , El capitán de Loyola , El capitán de Loyola (Spain) , San Ignacio de Loyola (Mexico)
- Plot: "If you could hear the voice of God , would you want to keep it secret? An acceptable religious movie based on the memoirs about the founder of Compañia de Jesús or Jesuit Order , considered to be one of the men most important in the XVI Century , he was born in Loyola 1491 and died in Rome 1556 . At the same time dealing with historic facts as war for Navarra region against the French and his ultimate vindication , as well as appearance of some historical roles as Queen Juana La Loca , Infanta Catalina, Francisco de Borja , Francisco Javier, Diego Lainez , among others .The picture describes this essential role in History , as a soldier , a sinner and a Saint . As he was a man of battle and violence who, in his attempt to turn to the light , was forced to wrestle with his inner demons to the very brink of death . Chronicling his valiant defense at the battle of Pamplona , his struggles with depression , confrontation with professors and students at the Salamanca University , being even punished to suffer lashes on back , his trial before the Inquisition and anything else . Stars Rafael Duran who gives a passable acting but in style of the 40s . Being accompanied by a good cast such as : Maruchi Fresno as Queen Juana , Manuel Luna , Eduardo Fajardo, Maria Rosa Salgado, Arturo Marin, José Prada , Rufino Ingles , Santiago Rivero, Ricardo Acero , Alicia Palacios and several others .Based on historial events about this great figure : As Ignatius was a military and a religious man . Founder of the Compañía de Jesús , he emerged as a religious person during the famous Contrareforma or anti- Protestant reform . Creator of Jesuit Order , being its First General , formed by just over 1000 members , and founding a lot of schools and religious places . He wrote the Spiritual Exercices that caused a huge influence as a tool to discernment and getting religiosity. Ultimately Ignacio de Loyola was canonized in 1622.
- IMDB:tt0040212
Loyola, the Soldier Saint Cast · · · ALL
José Díaz Morales
Director
Rafael Durán
Íñigo de Loyola
Maruchi Fresno
Reina Juana
Manuel Luna
Beltrán
José María Lado
Armador
María Rosa Salgado
Infanta Catalina
Manuel Dicenta
Pedro Fabro
Carlos Díaz de Mendoza
Manuel Kayser
Eduardo Fajardo
Arturo Marín
Alcalde de Pamplona
Manuel Arbó
Domingo Rivas
Manuel Guitián
Rufino Inglés
José Prada
María Cañete
Santiago Rivero
Fernando Aguirre
Alicia Palacios
Ricardo Acero
Francisco Javier