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La duquesa de Benamejí (1949)

★ 5.0/10 103 min Drama, Adventure Spain Spanish
Director: Luis Lucia
Writer: Luis Lucia
Original Story: Antonio Machado
Streaming: Not available

Description

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

Top Cast

Amparo Rivelles
Amparo Rivelles Reyes de la Vega, Duchess of Benamejí / Rocio, the gypsy
Jorge Mistral
Jorge Mistral Lorenzo Gallardo
Manuel Luna
Manuel Luna Pedro Cifuentes
Eduardo Fajardo
Eduardo Fajardo Carlos, Marquis of Miraflores
Valeriano Andrés
Valeriano Andrés Lieutenant Montoro
Mariano Asquerino
Mariano Asquerino
Manuel Aguilera His Excellency's Secretary (uncredited)
Fernando Aguirre
Fernando Aguirre (uncredited)

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