Directing
Juan José Ortega
1904 · Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, México.
30 films
Bio
Juan J. Ortega (27 October 1904 – 27 December 1996), born Juan José Ortega García, was a Mexican film director, distributor, and journalist. Born in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, he worked as a journalist for more than 15 years before entering the film industry. In 1935, while serving on the Irrigation Commission, he participated in the production of the documentary features Irrigación en México and Gigantes de piedra. His experience with these productions led him to pursue filmmaking.
Filmography
El rosario
Director
Las bravuconas
Director
Herencia maldita
Director
Preciosa
Director
Tropicana
Director
Caribbean Rhythms
Writer
Ellas también son rebeldes
Producer
Frente al destino
Director
Santo Faces Death
Producer
Una lección de amor
Director
Su primer amor
Director
El ametralladora
Technical Supervisor