Maria Candelaria
Originally released in 1944. Maria Candelaria is a drama/romance film. directed by Emilio Fernández.
Starring Dolores del Río, Pedro Armendáriz, and Alberto Galán
Synopsis
A young journalist asks an old artist about the portrait of a naked Indian woman that he has in his study. The artist tells the story of Maria Candelaria, a young Indian woman who was rejected by her own people for being the daughter of a prostitute. She is protected by a young Indian man, Lorenzo Rafael, who has fallen in love with her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 1944
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (42 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dolores del Río
as María Candelaria
Pedro Armendáriz
as Lorenzo Rafael
Alberto Galán
as El Pintor
Margarita Cortés
as Lupe
Miguel Inclán
as Don Damian
Beatriz Ramos
as Reporter
Rafael Icardo
as Priest
Julio Ahuet
as Jose Alfonso
Lupe del Castillo
as Bone-doctor (as Guadalupe del Castillo)
Lupe Inclán
as Gossip
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Films Mundiales
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maria Candelaria about?
A young journalist asks an old artist about the portrait of a naked Indian woman that he has in his study. The artist tells the story of Maria Candelaria, a young Indian woman who was rejected by h...
Who directed Maria Candelaria?
Maria Candelaria was directed by Emilio Fernández.
How long is Maria Candelaria?
Maria Candelaria has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Maria Candelaria released?
Maria Candelaria was released on January 20, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Maria Candelaria?
The main cast of Maria Candelaria includes Dolores del Río, Pedro Armendáriz, Alberto Galán, Margarita Cortés, Miguel Inclán.