Lightning in the South (Spanish: El rayo del sur) is a 1943 Mexican historical drama film directed by Miguel Contreras Torres and starring Domingo Soler, Dolores Camarillo and Consuelo Frank.

[1] [2] It was shot at the Azteca Studios in Mexico City.

The film's sets were designed by the art director Luis Moya.

Inspired by the life of José María Morelos and the Mexican War of Independence, it is the sequel to Father Morelos.

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