Viridiana

Viridiana

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1962 · 90 min · ★ 7.7 · Drama

Viridiana is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridiana resembles his dead wife. Viridiana has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridiana becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.

Directed by Luis Buñuel · Written by Luis Buñuel

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Silvia Pinal Viridiana
Francisco Rabal Jorge
Fernando Rey Don Jaime
José Calvo Don Amalio
Margarita Lozano Ramona
Victoria Zinny Lucía
Teresa Rabal Rita
Luis Heredia El Poca
Joaquín Roa Don Zequiel
José Manuel Martín El Cojo
Lola Gaos Enedina
Juan García Tiendra José 'El Leproso' (uncredited)

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