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La Cucaracha(1959)
Status: Released
Date: 1959-11-12
63%
14 Votes
Time: 1h 37m
Overview:
The Mexican Revolution serves as a backdrop to a torrid love triangle composed of three freedom fighters: a colonel, a widow, and a fiery female soldier.
Languages: Spanish.
Countries:
Mexico
ProductionCompanies:
Películas Rodríguez
Movie: La Cucaracha
Top 10 Billed Cast
María Félix
Refugio / La cucaracha
Emilio Fernández
Coronel Antonio Zeta
Dolores del Río
Isabel Puente
Antonio Aguilar
Capitán Ventura
Flor Silvestre
Lola
Ignacio López Tarso
Trinidad
Cuco Sánchez
Cantante
Irma Torres
Soldadera
Miguel Manzano
Gabriel Fuentes
Lupe Carriles
Trompeta
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Overview
The Mexican Revolution serves as a backdrop to a torrid love triangle composed of three freedom fighters: a colonel, a widow, and a fiery female soldier.
Release Date
1959-11-12
Average
6.3
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