Estas ruinas que ves
1979 · 107 min · ★ 4.2 · Drama, Romance
In this sexy romantic comedy from Mexico, the life of a college professor is turned upside down when he falls for a former student, who is already pledged to marry another man.
Directed by Julián Pastor · Written by Jorge Patiño
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Pedro Armendáriz Jr. Raymundo Rocafuerte -
Fernando Luján Paco Aldebarán -
Blanca Guerra Gloria Revirado -
Martha Ofelia Galindo Bertilia Begonia -
Roberto Cobo Ricardo Pórtico -
Guillermo Orea Isidro Malagrón -
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