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Doña Perfecta (1951): Cast

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Doña Perfecta is a 1951 war drama directed by Alejandro Galindo, starring Dolores del Río as Doña Perfecta, Natalia Ortiz and Esther Fernández. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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Doña Perfecta (1951) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Genres
War , Romance , Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doña Perfecta About?

The premise of Doña Perfecta without spoilers.

Pepe, a liberal farmer, arrives in Santa Fe to stay with his aunt Doña Perfecta. He tries to introduce progressive ideas, but the traditional townspeople resist. Hostile reactions force him to seek refuge with his aunt, who tolerates him only because he is family. When Pepe falls deeply in love with his cousin Rosario, the clash of ideals and emotions comes to a head.

Doña Perfecta Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • mexican revolution
  • period film
  • sacrifice
  • revolution
  • repressive mother
  • melodrama
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Doña Perfecta Cast & Characters

Dolores del Río leads the cast as Doña Perfecta, with Natalia Ortiz as Doña Remedios and Esther Fernández as Rosario. Directed by Alejandro Galindo; 23 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Alejandro Galindo

More films directed by Alejandro Galindo: Before the Corpse of a Leader, Pepito y la lámpara maravillosa, Triángulo and Tacos al Carbón.

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FAQ

Doña Perfecta FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Doña Perfecta?

Doña Perfecta runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Doña Perfecta released?

Doña Perfecta was released on October 10, 1951.

Who directed Doña Perfecta?

Doña Perfecta was directed by Alejandro Galindo.

More films by Alejandro Galindo

Who is in the cast of Doña Perfecta?

Doña Perfecta stars Dolores del Río as Doña Perfecta, Natalia Ortiz as Doña Remedios and Esther Fernández as Rosario, among 23 credited actors.

Does Doña Perfecta have a post-credit scene?

No. Doña Perfecta has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Doña Perfecta in?

The original language of Doña Perfecta is Spanish.

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