The Black Widow
1983 · 88 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Romance
Intrigues and secrets come together because of a woman, who has the protection of the parish priest.
Directed by Arturo Ripstein · Written by Vicente Armendáriz
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Isela Vega Matea Gutiérrez -
Mario Almada Father Feliciano -
Sergio Jiménez Doctor -
Hilda Aguirre Ursula - E Eduardo Alcaraz Don Cosme
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Jorge Fegán Don Elías -
Leonor Llausás Doña Enedina - J Juan Ángel Martínez Hernán
- B Beatriz Marín Raquel
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Ana Ofelia Murguía Doña Aurora -
René Casados Padre Serafín - S Socorro Bonilla Pilar
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