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Release Year1987
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes23
DirectorAlberto Isaac
WritersVicente Leñero
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMariana Mariana
About Mariana Mariana
The story runs in the 1940s Mexico City. A schoolboy (Carlos) falls in love with his best friend's mother (Mariana). Carlos is impressed because this family is not like the ordinary mexican families of the time, because they have many expensive American things, although they are not rich. The drama begins when Carlos gets out of school to go to declare his love to Mariana, and is discovered by his teachers.
Directed by Alberto Isaac, Mariana Mariana leans on a strong ensemble — Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Elizabeth Aguilar, Saby Kamalich — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1987.
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