Cast
Emilio Tuero
as Roberto
Rosita Fornés
as Olga
Josefina Romagnoli
as Marta
Jorge Mondragón
as Doctor
Natalia Ortiz
as Mamá de Roberto
Agustín Sen
as Don Aurelio (padre de Roberto)
José Goula
as Padre de Marta y Olga
Aurora Walker
as Josefina (madre de Marta y Olga)
Manuel Noriega
as Doctor (uncredited)
Aurora Ruiz
as Criada (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1948
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes4
DirectorChano Urueta
WritersChano Urueta
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEl deseo
About El deseo
Two sisters fall in love with the same man while one of them suffers from an incurable illness. Based on Hermann Sudermann's novel Der Wunsch, the film explores love, jealousy, sacrifice, and the moral conflicts that arise when desire threatens family bonds.
Directed by Chano Urueta, El deseo leans on a strong ensemble — Emilio Tuero, Rosita Fornés, Josefina Romagnoli — 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 1948.
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