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Release Year1937
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes5
DirectorFernando de Fuentes
WritersJuan Bustillo Oro, Fernando de Fuentes, Antonio Helú
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLas mujeres mandan
About Las mujeres mandan
Tired of being mistreated by his wife and children, Isidro (Del Diestro) leaves his family and follows young variety dancer Chayito (Tamayo) to Mexico City. After becoming lovers, Chayito asks Isidro to steal money from the bank he used to work in the small town of San Jacinto. After commiting the robbery, Isidro is accused of murder and things get more complicated.
Directed by Fernando de Fuentes, Las mujeres mandan leans on a strong ensemble — Alfredo del Diestro, Marina Tamayo, Sara García — 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 crime titles of 1937.
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