The Widow of Montiel
1979 · 105 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama
Mexican drama film directed by Miguel Littín. It is based on a short story of the same name by Gabriel García Marquez. It was entered into the 30th Berlin International Film Festival
Directed by Miguel Littín · Written by José Agustín
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Geraldine Chaplin Adelaida Montiel -
Nelson Villagra Chepe Montiel -
Katy Jurado Mamá grande - P Pilar Romero Hilaria
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Ernesto Gómez Cruz Carmichael -
Reynaldo Miravalles -
Alejandro Parodi Alacaide
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