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Pobre, pero honrada

Pobre, pero honrada

1973 · 88 min · ★ 6.0 · Family, Fantasy, Comedy

Beloved Mexican screen star La India Maria portrays a poor but honorable woman who causes a stir around town when she decides to become a witch doctor in this classic comedy from director Fernando Cortes. When the real medical practitioner in town discovers that there's a new shaman around, the comic trouble that follows is sure to keep viewers in stitches.

Directed by Fernando Cortés · Written by Julio Porter

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