Damned City!
1954 · 92 min · ★ 8.2 · Drama, Comedy
A humble provincial writer who wants to publish his first book offers it to a film producer who is looking for locations for a film at that time. The novelist's family then moves to the big city, where they will have to face many adversities that will make them wish they had never left their village.
Directed by Ismael Rodríguez · Written by Ismael Rodríguez
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Fernando Soler Dr. Antonio Arenas -
Martha Mijares Virginia Arenas -
Anita Blanch Mrs. María -
Julio Aldama Guadalupe Godínez -
Carlos Orellana Lucas -
Sara Guasch Margot -
Carolina Barret Josefina -
María Victoria Paquita - M Manuel Vergara 'Manver'
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Amparo Arozamena Amalia, Betty's mother - R Rosario Gálvez Woman at Margo's party
- J Javier de la Parra Ramírez
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