La Cucaracha

La Cucaracha

1959 · 97 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Romance, War

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.

Directed by Ismael Rodríguez · Written by Ricardo Garibay

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