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Sombrero (1953)

APPROVED 103 min  -  Musical | Romance  -   4 September 1953 (Finland)
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Adapted from the book, "Mexican Village," by Josefina Niggli, the film tells three interwoven love stories against the background of a feud between two villages... See full summary »

Director:

Norman Foster

Writers:

Josefina Niggli (book), Josefina Niggli (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Ricardo Montalban, Pier Angeli and Vittorio Gassman
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ricardo Montalban ...
Pepe Gonzales
Pier Angeli Pier Angeli ...
Eufemia Calderon
Vittorio Gassman ...
Alejandro Castillo
Yvonne De Carlo ...
Maria of the River Road
Cyd Charisse ...
Lola de Torrano
Rick Jason ...
Ruben
Nina Foch ...
Elena Cantu
Kurt Kasznar ...
Father Zacaya
Walter Hampden Walter Hampden ...
Don Carlos Castillo
Thomas Gomez Thomas Gomez ...
Don Homero Calderon
José Greco ...
Gitanillo de Torrano
John Abbott John Abbott ...
Don Daniel
Andrés Soler Andrés Soler ...
Little Doctor
Fanny Schiller Fanny Schiller ...
Doña Fela
Luz Alba Luz Alba ...
Rosaura
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Adapted from the book, "Mexican Village," by Josefina Niggli, the film tells three interwoven love stories against the background of a feud between two villages. Cyd Charisse and Rick Jason are the lovers in a tender romance; Vittorio Gassman and Yvonne DeCarlo the lovers in a tragic romance; and Pier Angeli and Ricardo Montalban the lovers in a gay romance. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Feud | Neighbor | Beautiful Woman | Priest | Sombrero  | See more »

Genres:

Musical | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Glødende kærlighed See more »

Filming Locations:

Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Opening credits: We wish gratefully to acknowledge the friendly cooperation of the Mexican Government and the genuine hospitality of the Mexican people, without whose assistance the filming of this picture in their country would not have been possible. See more »

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Referenced in What Just Happened (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"You Belong to My Heart"
(uncredited)
Written by Agustín Lara
English Lyrics by Ray Gilbert See more »