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The Widow of Montiel (1979): Cast

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The Widow of Montiel is a 1979 drama directed by Miguel Littín, starring Geraldine Chaplin as Adelaida Montiel, Nelson Villagra and Ernesto Gómez Cruz. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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The Widow of Montiel (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Miguel Littín
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Widow of Montiel About?

The premise of The Widow of Montiel without spoilers.

A Mexican drama directed by Miguel Littín, this film adapts Gabriel García Márquez’s short story of the same name. Its literary roots give it a lyrical quality, and the production was selected for competition at the 30th Berlin International Film Festival.

The Widow of Montiel Themes & Keywords

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  • female frontal nudity
  • female nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • woman
  • son
  • surname in title
  • widow
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Widow of Montiel Cast & Characters

Geraldine Chaplin leads the cast as Adelaida Montiel, with Nelson Villagra as Chepe Montiel and Ernesto Gómez Cruz as Carmichael. Directed by Miguel Littín; 8 actors are credited in all.

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The Widow of Montiel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Widow of Montiel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Widow of Montiel?

The Widow of Montiel runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Widow of Montiel released?

The Widow of Montiel was released on November 30, 1979.

Who directed The Widow of Montiel?

The Widow of Montiel was directed by Miguel Littín.

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Who is in the cast of The Widow of Montiel?

The Widow of Montiel stars Geraldine Chaplin as Adelaida Montiel, Nelson Villagra as Chepe Montiel and Ernesto Gómez Cruz as Carmichael, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Widow of Montiel have a post-credit scene?

No. The Widow of Montiel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Widow of Montiel in?

The original language of The Widow of Montiel is Spanish.

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