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Cast
Juan Ortiz Jiménez
as Teyo Gracia
José Luis (Chavito) Marrero
as Don Procopio
Jacobo Morales
as Peyo Mercé
Orlando Rodríguez
as Domingo
Gilda Galán
as Doña Juana
Gladys Rodríguez
as Clemencia
Luz Minerva Rodríguez
as Susana
Víctor Arrillaga
as Padre campesino
Jaime Ruiz Escobar
as Mayordomo
Sunshine Logroño
as Asunción
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1990
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorLuis Molina Casanova
WritersEneida Molina, Abelardo Díaz Alfaro
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCuentos de Abelardo
About Cuentos de Abelardo
A selection of three short stories by Puerto Rican writer Abelardo Díaz Alfaro (“Don Procopio”, “Peyo Mercé enseña inglés”, and “Bagazo”), portraying typical characters of the Puerto Rican social and economic classes in the 1940's.
Directed by Luis Molina Casanova, Cuentos de Abelardo leans on a strong ensemble — Juan Ortiz Jiménez, José Luis (Chavito) Marrero, Jacobo Morales — 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 1990.
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