Pobre, pero honrada
Synopsis
Beloved Mexican screen star La India Maria portrays a poor but honorable woman who causes a stir around town when she decides to become a witch doctor in this classic comedy from director Fernando Cortes. When the real medical practitioner in town discovers that there's a new shaman around, the comic trouble that follows is sure to keep viewers in stitches.
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María Elena Velasco
Maria
Fernando Soler
Don Abundio
Adalberto Rodríguez Machuchal
Lencho
Norma Lazareno
Marcela
Ángel Garasa
Padre Bonifacio
José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'
Chimino
Raúl Meraz
Autoridad del pueblo
Héctor Herrera
Cómplice de Lencho
Julián de Meriche
Doctor Ortíz
Elena Contla
Doña Juanita
Alicia del Lago
Pueblerina
Armando Arriola
Don Paco
Jaime Manterola
Periodista
Alfonso Zayas
Pueblerino borracho
Jorge Fegán
Pueblerino chismoso
Patricia Olmos
Pura Vargas
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Cortés
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Galiana
- Original Score
- Gustavo Pimentel
- Original Title
- Pobre, pero honrada
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Diana Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Cortés
Fernando Galiana, Julio Porter, Fernando Cortés
Gustavo Pimentel
Xavier Cruz
Sergio Soto
Fernando de Fuentes Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Cortés
Director
Xavier Cruz
Director of Photography
Sergio Soto
Editor
Fernando de Fuentes Jr.
Producer
Heriberto Enters
Production Design
Raúl Cárdenas
Production Design
Fernando Galiana
Screenplay
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What is Pobre, pero honrada about?
Beloved Mexican screen star La India Maria portrays a poor but honorable woman who causes a stir around town when she decides to become a witch doctor in this classic comedy from director Fernando Cortes. When the real medical practitioner in town discovers that there's a new shaman around, the comic trouble that follows is sure to keep viewers in stitches.
Who directed Pobre, pero honrada?
Pobre, pero honrada was directed by Fernando Cortés.
Who stars in Pobre, pero honrada?
The principal cast of Pobre, pero honrada includes María Elena Velasco, Fernando Soler, Adalberto Rodríguez Machuchal, Norma Lazareno, Ángel Garasa.
When was Pobre, pero honrada released and how long is it?
Pobre, pero honrada was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Pobre, pero honrada?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pobre, pero honrada was composed by Gustavo Pimentel.