El Capitan Aventurero(1939)
Don Gil de Alacala (José Mojica), a swashbuckler also known as Captain Adventure, must overcome a series of difficult trials and tribulations in order to save the love of his life, Carmina (Manolita Saval), who is engaged to marry a terrible nobleman. Based upon the libretto "Don Gil de Alcala" by Manuel Penella, this classic black-and-white romance also stars Margarita Mora, Carlos Orellana and Sara García.
Movie: El Capitan Aventurero
Top 9 Billed Cast
Don Gil de Alcalá
Carmina
Leonor
Sargento Carrasquilla
Catalina, corregidora
Invitado a fiesta (uncredited)
(uncredited)
(uncredited)
Sacerdote (uncredited)
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Don Gil de Alacala (José Mojica), a swashbuckler also known as Captain Adventure, must overcome a series of difficult trials and tribulations in order to save the love of his life, Carmina (Manolita Saval), who is engaged to marry a terrible nobleman. Based upon the libretto "Don Gil de Alcala" by Manuel Penella, this classic black-and-white romance also stars Margarita Mora, Carlos Orellana and Sara García.
Release Date
1939-10-07
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5.5
Rating:
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Español
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