Doña Perfecta
Originally released in 1951. Doña Perfecta is a drama/romance film. directed by Alejandro Galindo.
Starring Dolores del Río, Esther Fernández, and Carlos Navarro
Synopsis
Liberal farmer Pepe has arrived in Santa Fe to visit his aunt, Dona Perfecta. While he's there, Pepe is eager to teach the traditional-minded townspeople a new way of living. Unfortunately for Pepe the people of Santa Fe aren't eager to embrace change, and when the citizens begin to voice resentment Pepe is forced to seek refuge with his sympathetic aunt. Dona Perfecta is just as traditional as any of the other townspeople though, and only suffers Pepe due to the fact that he is family. When Pepe and his cousin Rosario fall deeply in love, the situation quickly comes to a head.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dolores del Río
as Doña Perfecta
Esther Fernández
as Rosario
Carlos Navarro
as Pepe Rey
Julio Villarreal
as Don Inocencio
José Elías Moreno
as Cristóbal Ramos
Natalia Ortiz
as Doña Remedios
Ignacio Retes
as Jacintito
Rafael Icardo
as Don Cayetano
Manuel Arvide
as Capitán
María Gentil Arcos
as Librada
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Cabrera Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doña Perfecta about?
Liberal farmer Pepe has arrived in Santa Fe to visit his aunt, Dona Perfecta. While he's there, Pepe is eager to teach the traditional-minded townspeople a new way of living. Unfortunately for Pepe...
Who directed Doña Perfecta?
Doña Perfecta was directed by Alejandro Galindo.
How long is Doña Perfecta?
Doña Perfecta has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Doña Perfecta released?
Doña Perfecta was released on October 10, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Doña Perfecta?
The main cast of Doña Perfecta includes Dolores del Río, Esther Fernández, Carlos Navarro, Julio Villarreal, José Elías Moreno.