Synopsis
The film features Fernandez himself as a character named Rogellio Torres. The lion's share of the footage, however, is devoted to the romance between Esperanza, granddaughter of a common laborer, and Jose Luis Castro, the firebrand son of a landowner. Joining a revolutionary movements, Castro is disowned by his father, but Esperanza remains loyally by his side. Later on, Castro's father is killed by outlaws; in seeking vengeance, he sacrifices his own life, while Esperanza carries on his revolutionary work with their young son in tow.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
19 audience votes
Key crew
- Emilio FernándezScreenplay
- Mauricio MagdalenoScreenplay
- Emilio FernándezDirector
- Francisco DomínguezOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Dolores del RíoEsperanza
- Pedro ArmendárizJosé Luis Castro
- Emilio FernándezRogelio Torres
- Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.Don Francisco
- Armando Soto La MarinaReynaldo
- Agustín IsunzaNicanor
- Eduardo ArozamenaMelchor
- Mimí DerbaDoña Clara
- Margarita CortésHermana de José Luis
- Manuel DondéÚrsulo Torres
- Salvador QuirozCoronel Rubén Peña y Berlanga
- José Elías MorenoCoronel Pánfilo Rodríguez
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookkidnappingpeasantvillagemexican revolutionloveweddinglandowner