La tía Alejandra (1980)
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- 1h 38min
- Drama, Horror
- 28 Feb 1980 (Mexico)
- Movie
Old aunt Alejandra goes to live with a Mexican middle-class family; she's bitter and the children tease her and make her life miserable, but the old woman is truly a witch, and takes revenge.
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Awards:
- 3 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Diana Bracho | ... |
Lucía
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| Isabela Corona | ... |
Tía Alejandra
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| Manuel Ojeda | ... |
Rodolfo
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| María Rebeca | ... |
Martita
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Lilian Davis | ... |
Malena
(as Lilan Davis)
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Arturo Adonay | ... |
Andrés
(as Adonay Somoza Jr.)
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Yaco Alva | ... |
Boticario
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Juan José Espinoza |
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María Barber | ... |
Recepcionista hospital
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Humberto Vilchis | ... |
(as Humberto Vilches)
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Ignacio Retes | ... |
Doctor
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Ana María Hernández | ... |
La abuela (uncredited)
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Cecilia Leger | ... |
Vecina (uncredited)
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Inés Murillo | ... |
Vendedora de flores (uncredited)
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María Antonieta Murillo | ... |
Vendedora de velas (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Arturo Ripstein | ||
Written by
| Delfina Careaga | ... | (story) |
| Delfina Careaga | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Sabina Berman | ... | (screenplay) |
Music by
| Luis Hernández Bretón | ... | (as Luis H. Breton) |
Cinematography by
| José Ortiz Ramos | ||
Editing by
| Rafael Ceballos | ||
Editorial Department
| Rafael Leal | ... | color technician |
| Javier Patino | ... | sync editor |
Production Design by
| Lucero Isaac | ||
Set Decoration by
| José González Camarena | ... | (as J. Gonzalez Camarena) |
Makeup Department
| Dolores Camarillo | ... | makeup artist |
| Humberto Escamilla | ... | hair stylist |
| Guadalupe Gorráez | ... | hair stylist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Félix Martín | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Guadalupe Gorráez | ... | painter (as Lupe Gorraez) |
| Salvador Lozano Mena | ... | set designer (as Salvador Lozano) |
Sound Department
| José B. Carles | ... | sound (as Ing. Jose B. Carlos) |
Special Effects by
| Juvenal Herrera | ... | special effects |
| León Ortega | ... | special effects supervisor (as Leon Ortega) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ángel Corona | ... | still photographer |
| Felipe Mariscal | ... | camera operator |
Music Department
| Felix Martin | ... | music arranger |
Additional Crew
| Mario Llorca | ... | assistant to director |
| Augustin Silva | ... | blood |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Corporación Nacional Cinematográfica (CONACINE) (1980) (Mexico) (theatrical) (as Conacine)
- Excalibur Media (2003) (United States) (DVD) (no subtitles)
- Zima Entertainment (Mexico) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- LCI Seguros (insurance)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When the grandmother dies, Aunt Alejandra moves to the house of her nephew Rodolfo. He is married with Lucía, and they have the teenager Malena; the boy Andrés; and the little girl Martita, and the family welcomes her home. Soon, Aunt Alejandra, who is a witch, becomes close to Martita and teaches her witchcraft. When Malena and Andrés mock her, she revenges and the children die, in the beginning of the destruction of the whole family. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Taglines | Aunt Alejandra can make spells. Lucia's rage could kill. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Lilian Davis was 13 during filming. The actress' real name is Lilan Davis. Her married name is Lilan Davis Lopez (she is the wife of actor Leonardo Daniel) See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Rocky (1976). See more » |