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Magdalena’s True Vocation (1972): Cast

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Magdalena’s True Vocation is a 1972 comedy directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, starring Farnesio de Bernal as Armando, Emma Roldán and Carmen Montejo. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Magdalena’s True Vocation (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Spanish
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The story

What Is Magdalena’s True Vocation About?

The premise of Magdalena’s True Vocation without spoilers.

The film examines sex and middle‑class life, depicting marriage as a pragmatic arrangement driven by economic and social interests. It highlights the erosion of tradition and education among the generation gap of the 1960s, contrasting youthful rebellion with parental values. Angelica María delivers a standout performance as a kind, vulnerable young woman shaped by a strict moral upbringing.

Magdalena’s True Vocation Themes & Keywords

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  • middle class
  • melodrama
  • marriage
  • mother daughter relationship
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Cast & crew

Magdalena’s True Vocation Cast & Characters

Farnesio de Bernal leads the cast as Armando, with Emma Roldán as Vendedora de lotería and Carmen Montejo as Zoyla. Directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo; 15 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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Magdalena’s True Vocation FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Magdalena’s True Vocation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Magdalena’s True Vocation?

Magdalena’s True Vocation runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Magdalena’s True Vocation released?

Magdalena’s True Vocation was released on November 2, 1972.

Who directed Magdalena’s True Vocation?

Magdalena’s True Vocation was directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo.

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Who is in the cast of Magdalena’s True Vocation?

Magdalena’s True Vocation stars Farnesio de Bernal as Armando, Emma Roldán as Vendedora de lotería and Carmen Montejo as Zoyla, among 15 credited actors.

Does Magdalena’s True Vocation have a post-credit scene?

No. Magdalena’s True Vocation has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Magdalena’s True Vocation in?

The original language of Magdalena’s True Vocation is Spanish.

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