La duquesa de Benamejí (1949)

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Released:
1949-10-26

Overview:
Bandits in Sierra Morena assault the carriage in which the Duchess of Benamejí travels. A romance starts between her and the boss of the gang, Lorenzo, that arouses the jealousy of Rocio a gypsy who lives with the bandits. Meanwhile, the Marquis of Peñaflores, a captain in love with his cousin the Duchess, chases the bandits. Rocío reveals to the Marquis where Lorenzo and his men are and taking advantage of the tumult of the fight, she kills the Duchess. Her death will cause a change in attitude both Lorenzo and Peñaflores

Director:
Luis Lucia

Runtime:
1h 43min

Genre:
Drama, Adventure

  • Cast:
  • Amparo Rivelles
    as
    Reyes de la Vega, Duchess of Benamejí / Rocio, the gypsy
  • Jorge Mistral
    as
    Lorenzo Gallardo
  • Manuel Luna
    as
    Pedro Cifuentes
  • Eduardo Fajardo
    as
    Carlos, Marquis of Miraflores
  • Valeriano Andrés
    as
    Lieutenant Montoro