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| Arturo de Córdova | ... | Francisco Galván de Montemayor | |
| Delia Garcés | ... | Gloria Vilalta | |
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Aurora Walker | ... | Doña Esperanza Vilalta |
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Carlos Martínez Baena | ... | Padre Velasco |
| Manuel Dondé | ... | Pablo | |
| Rafael Banquells | ... | Ricardo Luján | |
| Fernando Casanova | ... | Lic. Beltrán | |
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José Pidal | ... | Padre prior |
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Roberto Meyer | ... | Licenciado |
| Luis Beristáin | ... | Raúl Conde | |
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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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possessiveness | jealous husband | insecurity | catholic church | bell tower |Taglines:
Another motion picture from LUIS BUNUEL who gave you the unforgettable "The Young and the Damned" See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
MexicoLanguage:
SpanishRelease Date:
9 July 1953 (Mexico) See more »Also Known As:
This Strange Passion See more »Company Credits
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Mono (RCA High Fidelity)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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Buñuel has stated that he was disappointed by the film overall, but proud that French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan was known to screen the film for his students as an example of paranoia. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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This was the first film I decided to watch from director Luis Bunuel and I had no idea what to expect from EL going into it, but it really intrigued me in different ways -- not only with the general story, but also in the visual style with which it was realized. There were surprises at every turn, and the acting by the leading man Arturo de Cordova was superb. What began as a pretty standard-looking (though nicely photographed) soap opera wound up transforming into a striking melodrama with some oddly disturbing moments. I don't know how indicative this one movie is of Luis Bunuel's general approach, but if the others are anywhere near as interesting, I look forward to trying them out. He seems ahead of his time, judging by this film.
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