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The Widow of Montiel(1979)
Status: Released
Date: 1979-11-30
54%
12 Votes
Time: 1h 45m
Overview:
Mexican drama film directed by Miguel Littín. It is based on a short story of the same name by Gabriel García Marquez. It was entered into the 30th Berlin International Film Festival
Languages: Spanish.
Countries:
Colombia,
Cuba,
Mexico,
Venezuela
ProductionCompanies:
Cooperativa Río Mixcoac
Macondo Films
Movie: The Widow of Montiel
Top 8 Billed Cast
Geraldine Chaplin
Adelaida Montiel
Nelson Villagra
Chepe Montiel
Katy Jurado
Mamá grande
Ernesto Gómez Cruz
Carmichael
Reynaldo Miravalles
Alejandro Parodi
Alacaide
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Overview
Mexican drama film directed by Miguel Littín. It is based on a short story of the same name by Gabriel García Marquez. It was entered into the 30th Berlin International Film Festival
Release Date
1979-11-30
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5.417
Rating:
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