The Hidden One
La escondida
Synopsis
Amid the Mexican Revolution, a woman rises from the depths of poverty and becomes a courtesan who is much-sought-after by high-society men, but she cannot forget her love for a rebel leader.
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María Félix
Gabriela
Pedro Armendáriz
Felipe Rojano
Andrés Soler
General Nemesio Garza
Arturo Martínez
Don Cosme
Domingo Soler
Tata Agustino Rojano
Jorge Martínez de Hoyos
Máximo Tepal
Carlos Agostí
Coronel Octavio Moreno
Sara Guasch
Hortensia
Miguel Manzano
Don Chente
Carlos Riquelme
Doctor Herrerías
Eduardo Alcaraz
Señor Ariza
Rafael Alcayde
Amo de hacienda
Manuel Dondé
Tuerto
Lupe Carriles
Mujer en luto
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Gavaldón
- Screenplay & Story
- Gunther Gerszo, José Revueltas, Roberto Gavaldón, Miguel N. Lira
- Original Score
- Raúl Lavista
- Original Title
- La escondida
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Alfa Film S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Gavaldón
Gunther Gerszo, José Revueltas, Roberto Gavaldón, Miguel N. Lira
Raúl Lavista
Gabriel Figueroa
Jorge Busto
Samuel Alazraki
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Alazraki
Producer
Jorge Busto
Editor
Gunther Gerszo
Writer
José Revueltas
Writer
Roberto Gavaldón
Writer
Roberto Gavaldón
Director
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hidden One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hidden One about?
Amid the Mexican Revolution, a woman rises from the depths of poverty and becomes a courtesan who is much-sought-after by high-society men, but she cannot forget her love for a rebel leader.
Who directed The Hidden One?
The Hidden One was directed by Roberto Gavaldón.
Who stars in The Hidden One?
The principal cast of The Hidden One includes María Félix, Pedro Armendáriz, Andrés Soler, Arturo Martínez, Domingo Soler.
When was The Hidden One released and how long is it?
The Hidden One was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hidden One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hidden One was composed by Raúl Lavista.
Is The Hidden One based on a book or true story?
The Hidden One is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Miguel N. Lira".