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El (1953)

APPROVED  92 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  9 July 1953 (Mexico)
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Francisco is rich, rather strict on principles, and still a bachelor. After meeting Gloria by accident... See full summary »

Director:

Luis Buñuel

Writers:

Luis Buñuel (story), Luis Alcoriza (story), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Arturo de Córdova, Delia Garcés and Aurora Walker
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Arturo de Córdova Arturo de Córdova ...
Francisco Galván de Montemayor
Delia Garcés Delia Garcés ...
Gloria Milalta
Aurora Walker Aurora Walker ...
Esperanza Peralta
Carlos Martínez Baena Carlos Martínez Baena ...
Padre Velasco
Manuel Dondé Manuel Dondé ...
Pablo
Rafael Banquells Rafael Banquells ...
Ricardo Luján
Fernando Casanova Fernando Casanova ...
Beltrán
José Pidal José Pidal
Roberto Meyer Roberto Meyer
Luis Beristáin Luis Beristáin ...
Raúl Conde
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Storyline

Francisco is rich, rather strict on principles, and still a bachelor. After meeting Gloria by accident, he is suddenly intent on her becoming his wife and courts her until she agrees to marry him. Francisco is a dedicated husband, but little by little his passion starts to exhibit disturbing traits. Nevertheless, Gloria meets with scepticism as she expresses her worries to their acquaintances. Written by Eduardo Casais <eduardo.casais@research.nokia.com>  

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Monastery | Passion | Abuse | Frustration | Anger  | See more »

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Another film masterpiece by the director of the prize-winning "The Young and the Damned"

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Drama | Romance

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Country:

Mexico

Language:

Spanish

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Also Known As:

This Strange Passion See more »

Filming Locations:

Estudios Tepeyac, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Producciones Tepeyac See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA High Fidelity)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Luis Buñuel makes a cameo appearance as one of the monks. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Henri Langlois: The Phantom of the Cinémathèque (2004) See more »