They also sing of pain

1950 1h 37m ES

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 27

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Synopsis

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The movie starts with Braulio Peláez (Pedro Infante), a schoolteacher, having just fallen off his horse, representing the situation he and his family are in. The next scenes introduce the viewer to his family and their poor financial and social situation. As Braulio stumbles around looking for his glasses, he causes a famous film star, Alfonso de Madrazo (Rafael Alcaide) to crash his car. Braulio offers him to eat at his house as an apology. Braulio's sister and mother, big film fans, immediately recognise Alfonso and attempt to get him to bring the girl, Luisa Peláez (Irma Dolores) to Mexico City to become a film star. Alfonso agrees and tells them to come to the capital.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Pedro Infante
Braulio Peláez
Guillermina Grin
Elisa Miranda
Óscar Pulido
Facundo Peláez
Irma Dorantes
Luisa
Rafael Alcayde
Alfonso de Madrazo
Florencio Castelló
Señor Isaac
Alejandro Ciangherotti
Director Borcellini
Alfredo Varela
Novio de Luisa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: René Cardona
Writers: Alvaro Custodio
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Mexico

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ERA

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76 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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ERA

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Directed by René Cardona, shot by Víctor Herrera. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Luis Hernández Bretón. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor José W. Bustos shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Pedro Infante and Guillermina Grin and Óscar Pulido carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0043022 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 27 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

René Cardona directs. Víctor Herrera behind the camera. Luis Hernández Bretón scores. José W. Bustos cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Mexico. Dialogue in Spanish.

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176 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by René Cardona, shot by Víctor Herrera. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Luis Hernández Bretón. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor José W. Bustos shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Pedro Infante and Guillermina Grin and Óscar Pulido carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0043022 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 27 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.