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Elvira Quintana

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Elvira Quintana

Born November 7, 1935 · Montijo, Spain

Died August 8, 1968 · aged 32

Spanish-born Mexican actress, singer, and poet. her family migrated to Mexico when she was 5 years old. She began her career working in theatre and later participated in films as an extra. Her first important role was as Carmen Ochoa in "Una solución inesperada", a segment of the drama film Canasta de cuentos mexicanos (1956). She then enrolled in the National Association of Actors' theatre and fi…

Known For

GutierritosGutierritos · 1959
Gutierritos
★ 6.61959
Movie
Timid, browbeaten salaryman becomes famous author overnight.
El 7 de CopasEl 7 de Copas · 1960
El 7 de Copas
★ 6.31960
MovieRomanceDrama
Professional gambler finds metaphysical meanings in the way he manages the workings of chance.
Las tapatías nunca pierdenLas tapatías nunca pierden · 1965
Las tapatías nunca pierden
★ 5.61965
MovieComedyDrama
An heiress and some friends pose as gypsies to fight back against some bad-hats who are squatting on her new estate.
Los tigres del ringLos tigres del ring · 1960
Los tigres del ring
★ 5.51960
Movie
Crooked promoter has a secret weapon who goes around beating fighters to death after their matches if they aren't in line with his rigging schedule. Part one of two.
Una pasión me dominaUna pasión me domina · 1961
Una pasión me domina
★ 6.01961
MovieDramaRomance
Unscrupulous landowner and his family are trying to deny water rights to the townsfolk. Particular beef with the guy that runs the mill. Ultimately the Revolution rolls through town and helps put everything right.
The Curse of the Doll PeopleThe Curse of the Doll People · 1961
The Curse of the Doll People
★ 6.41961
MovieHorror
Four men are cursed by a voodoo priest for stealing a sacred idol from his temple. Soon a band of murderous "doll men" are after the men and their families.
Basket of Mexican TalesBasket of Mexican Tales · 1956
Basket of Mexican Tales
★ 7.21956
MovieRomance
Strong-willed Luisa attracts lots of men, but her intelligence and sharp tongue often sends them running. When she meets Carlos, who is equally cagey, sparks fly. The two of them marry, and quickly begin clashing on a daily basis, humiliating each other as they try to teach one another lesson after lesson.
Juventud sin Dios (La vida del padre Lambert)Juventud sin Dios (La vida del padre Lambert) · 1962
Juventud sin Dios (La vida del padre Lambert)
★ 6.21962
Movie
An American priest is hired as coach at a Mexican university; he trains his students in the ways of American football and moral rectitude. You ain't gonna sire no babies out of wedlock on Father Lambert's watch, no siree!

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