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Cast
Jorge Negrete
as Ricardo Alfaro
María Félix
as Aurora Campos
Andrés Soler
as Don Cástulo
José Elías Moreno
as Don Constancio
Rodolfo Landa
as Prudencio
José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'
as Don Cándido
Beatriz Ramos
as Perfecta
Antonio Bribiesca
as (uncredited)
Jaime Fernández
as (uncredited)
Emilio Gálvez
as (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1954
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes8
DirectorEmilio Fernández
WritersÍñigo de Martino, Mauricio Magdaleno
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Abduction
About The Abduction
In a small Mexican village the news shock neighbors, Ricardo Alfaro, a wealthy local rancher has disappeared without a trace. Taking advantage of the circumstance, Aurora Campos, a strong woman with overwhelming beauty, convinces the authorities to sell her the property in exchange for twelve thousand dollars. Soon after, when Ricardo suddenly reappears, a real battle is about to begin.
Directed by Emilio Fernández, The Abduction leans on a strong ensemble — Jorge Negrete, María Félix, Andrés Soler — 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 comedy titles of 1954.
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