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Doña Herlinda and Her Son (1985): Cast

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Doña Herlinda and Her Son is a 1985 romantic comedy directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, starring Guadalupe del Toro as Doña Herlinda, Marco Antonio Treviño and Lucha Villa. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Doña Herlinda and Her Son (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Romance , Comedy
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doña Herlinda and Her Son About?

The premise of Doña Herlinda and Her Son without spoilers.

Set against the landscape of Mexico, a mother of means guides her gay son’s life, allowing him to pursue his career as a doctor and his love affair with a male partner in her house. Prioritizing his happiness, she later secures his social standing by arranging a marriage of convenience to a woman, balancing desire with cultural expectations.

Doña Herlinda and Her Son Themes & Keywords

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  • pubic hair
  • male pubic hair
  • marriage of convenience
  • doctor
  • male frontal nudity
  • guadalajara
  • mother son relationship
  • mexico
  • gay sex
  • glass door
  • reflection
  • gay husband
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  • sex comedy
  • car keys
  • homosexual character
  • band the musical group
  • neighbor neighbor relationship
  • child
  • hairy chested man
  • bisexual character
  • classmate classmate relationship
  • drying a body
  • mustached man
  • gay
  • gay cinema
  • gay protagonist
  • closeted homosexual
  • homosexuality
  • homosexual
  • gay doctor
  • gay interest
  • secret relationship
  • music student
  • student
  • gay couple
  • gay relationship
  • baby boy
  • record
  • present
  • park
  • new baby
  • marriage
  • mariachi
  • jumping rope
  • gay father
  • fountain
  • clothesline
  • wood carving
  • wish
  • wind up monkey and drum toy
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Cast & crew

Doña Herlinda and Her Son Cast & Characters

Guadalupe del Toro leads the cast as Doña Herlinda, with Marco Antonio Treviño as Rodolfo and Lucha Villa. Directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jaime Humberto Hermosillo

More films directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo: El malogrado amor de Sebastián, eXXXorcisms, Written on the Body of Night and Esmeralda Comes by Night.

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Details

Doña Herlinda and Her Son Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Doña Herlinda y su hijo” and “I kyria Herlinda ki o gios tis”.

Also known as
  • Doña Herlinda y su hijo
  • I kyria Herlinda ki o gios tis
  • Donna Herlinda e suo figlio

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Doña Herlinda and Her Son FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Doña Herlinda and Her Son, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Doña Herlinda and Her Son?

Doña Herlinda and Her Son runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Doña Herlinda and Her Son released?

Doña Herlinda and Her Son was released on November 11, 1985.

Who directed Doña Herlinda and Her Son?

Doña Herlinda and Her Son was directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo.

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Who is in the cast of Doña Herlinda and Her Son?

Doña Herlinda and Her Son stars Guadalupe del Toro as Doña Herlinda, Marco Antonio Treviño as Rodolfo and Lucha Villa, among 6 credited actors.

Does Doña Herlinda and Her Son have a post-credit scene?

No. Doña Herlinda and Her Son has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Doña Herlinda and Her Son in?

The original language of Doña Herlinda and Her Son is Spanish.

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