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Basket of Mexican Tales

Basket of Mexican Tales

1956 · 98 min · ★ 7.2 · Romance

Strong-willed Luisa attracts lots of men, but her intelligence and sharp tongue often sends them running. When she meets Carlos, who is equally cagey, sparks fly. The two of them marry, and quickly begin clashing on a daily basis, humiliating each other as they try to teach one another lesson after lesson.

Directed by Julio Bracho · Written by Carlos David Ortigosa

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