Writing
Julio Alejandro
Born February 27, 1906 · Huesca, Aragón, Spain
Died September 22, 1995 · aged 89
No biography available.
Known For
Viridiana · 1962Viridiana
★ 7.71962
MovieDrama
Viridiana is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridiana resembles his dead wife. Viridiana has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridiana becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.
Tristana · 1970Tristana
★ 7.21970
MovieDrama
As a young woman, Tristana is orphaned and taken under the guardianship of Don Lope, a respected member of the community, who takes advantage of his innocent charge. When Tristana falls in love with artist Horacio, she must learn to be more assertive in order to achieve independence from her nefarious guardian, or her blossoming relationship with Horacio is doomed.
Gutierritos · 1959Gutierritos
★ 6.61959
Movie
Timid, browbeaten salaryman becomes famous author overnight.
Wuthering Heights · 1954Wuthering Heights
★ 6.21954
MovieDramaRomance
In 19th-century Mexico, young orphan Alejandro is adopted by the wealthy, landowning Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Catalina. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Catalina, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Eduardo, a man of means who befits her stature. Alejandro vows to win her back.
Simon of the Desert · 1965Simon of the Desert
★ 7.61965
MovieComedyDrama
Simon, a deeply religious man living in the 4th century, wants to be nearer to God so he climbs a column. The Devil wants him come down to Earth and is trying to seduce him.
Nazarín · 1959Nazarín
★ 7.61959
MovieDrama
A Catholic priest in a poor community lives a charitable life in accordance with his religious principles, but others do not return the favor.
The Gambler · 1979The Gambler
★ 7.51979
MovieAdventureDrama
Three childhood friends; when they grow up, the poor boy is shut out from the possibility of romancing the girl because of class issues. He leaves town, learns to play pro-level poker, wins a fortune, then goes home to ruin his rival's life.
Cry of the Bewitched · 1957Cry of the Bewitched
★ 4.31957
MovieHorrorRomance
A freed slave, who is descended from a murdered witch, plots revenge with her grandmother on a sugar plantation's inhabitants. Complications ensue due to her love for the master of the estate.
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