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Romantic drama

La zandunga (1938): Cast

La zandunga (1938) movie poster

La zandunga is a 1938 romantic drama directed by Fernando de Fuentes, starring Arturo de Córdova as Juancho, Lupe Vélez and Joaquín Pardavé. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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La zandunga (1938) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is La zandunga About?

The premise of La zandunga without spoilers.

A beautiful Tehuana woman falls deeply in love with a sailor who promises to return. When his departure drags on, she reluctantly agrees to marry a former suitor. As the wedding approaches, the sailor comes back, plunging her into emotional turmoil. Understanding her true heart, her fiancé steps aside, granting her the freedom to choose the sailor.

La zandunga Themes & Keywords

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  • sacrifice
  • rivalry
  • revenge
  • jealousy
  • outsider
  • small town
  • mexican
  • melodrama
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Cast & crew

La zandunga Cast & Characters

Arturo de Córdova leads the cast as Juancho, with Lupe Vélez as Lupe and Joaquín Pardavé as Don Catarino, el alcalde. Directed by Fernando de Fuentes; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Fernando de Fuentes

More films directed by Fernando de Fuentes: Crimen y castigo, Jalisco canta en Sevilla, La Devoradora and The Jungle of Fire.

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La zandunga FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is La zandunga?

La zandunga runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was La zandunga released?

La zandunga was released on March 18, 1938.

Who directed La zandunga?

La zandunga was directed by Fernando de Fuentes.

More films by Fernando de Fuentes

Who is in the cast of La zandunga?

La zandunga stars Arturo de Córdova as Juancho, Lupe Vélez as Lupe and Joaquín Pardavé as Don Catarino, el alcalde, among 10 credited actors.

Does La zandunga have a post-credit scene?

No. La zandunga has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is La zandunga in?

The original language of La zandunga is Spanish.

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