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Manuela Sáenz (2000): Cast

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Manuela Sáenz is a 2000 film directed by Diego Rísquez, starring Beatriz Valdés as Manuela, Erich Wildpret and Mariano Álvarez. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Manuela Sáenz (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Diego Rísquez
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Manuela Sáenz About?

The premise of Manuela Sáenz without spoilers.

In 1856 a whaler reaches Paita, Peru, with Herman Melville, who learns Manuela Sáenz—Bolívar’s lover—is alive. She refuses to speak, but his visit leads her to read Bolívar’s letters. The letters spark flashbacks of their 1822 meeting, her role as his lover and colonel, and a plague that mirrors the turmoil leading to Bolívar’s betrayal and death.

Manuela Sáenz Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Manuela Sáenz Cast & Characters

Beatriz Valdés leads the cast as Manuela, with Erich Wildpret as Herman Melville and Mariano Álvarez as Simón Bolívar. Directed by Diego Rísquez; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Diego Rísquez

More films directed by Diego Rísquez: El Malquerido, Reverón, Francisco de Miranda and Amerika, Terra Incognita.

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Manuela Sáenz FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Manuela Sáenz?

Manuela Sáenz runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Manuela Sáenz released?

Manuela Sáenz was released on June 15, 2000.

Who directed Manuela Sáenz?

Manuela Sáenz was directed by Diego Rísquez.

More films by Diego Rísquez

Who is in the cast of Manuela Sáenz?

Manuela Sáenz stars Beatriz Valdés as Manuela, Erich Wildpret as Herman Melville and Mariano Álvarez as Simón Bolívar, among 9 credited actors.

Does Manuela Sáenz have a post-credit scene?

No. Manuela Sáenz has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Manuela Sáenz in?

The original language of Manuela Sáenz is Spanish.

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