La Cucaracha
Synopsis
The Mexican Revolution serves as a backdrop to a torrid love triangle composed of three freedom fighters: a colonel, a widow, and a fiery female soldier.
Top Cast
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María Félix
Refugio / La cucaracha
Emilio Fernández
Coronel Antonio Zeta
Dolores del Río
Isabel Puente
Antonio Aguilar
Capitán Ventura
Flor Silvestre
Lola
Ignacio López Tarso
Trinidad
Cuco Sánchez
Cantante / soldatul cântăreț
Irma Torres
Soldadera
Miguel Manzano
Gabriel Fuentes
Lupe Carriles
Trompeta
Humberto Almazán
Soldado
Alicia del Lago
Soldadera embarazada
Emma Roldán
Comadrona
Tito Novaro
Jacobo Méndez
Manuel Trejo Morales
Mayor
Antonio Haro Oliva
Cura
David Reynoso
Coronel Ricardo Zúñiga
Amado Zumaya
Soldado
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ismael Rodríguez
- Screenplay & Story
- Ricardo Garibay, José Luis de Celis
- Original Score
- Raúl Lavista
- Original Title
- La Cucaracha
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Películas Rodríguez
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ismael Rodríguez
Ricardo Garibay, José Luis de Celis, Ismael Rodríguez
Raúl Lavista
Gabriel Figueroa
Ismael Rodríguez
Department Leadership Roster
Raúl Lavista
Original Music Composer
Ismael Rodríguez
Writer
Ismael Rodríguez
Director
Ismael Rodríguez
Producer
Edward Fitzgerald
Production Design
Ricardo Garibay
Screenplay
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
José Luis de Celis
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Cucaracha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Cucaracha about?
The Mexican Revolution serves as a backdrop to a torrid love triangle composed of three freedom fighters: a colonel, a widow, and a fiery female soldier.
Who directed La Cucaracha?
La Cucaracha was directed by Ismael Rodríguez.
Who stars in La Cucaracha?
The principal cast of La Cucaracha includes María Félix, Emilio Fernández, Dolores del Río, Antonio Aguilar, Flor Silvestre.
When was La Cucaracha released and how long is it?
La Cucaracha was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for La Cucaracha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Cucaracha was composed by Raúl Lavista.