Ash Wednesday
Miércoles de ceniza
Synopsis
1913: A young woman is raped by a priest and turns away from the Church as a result of the experience. 1924: She now is the owner of an expensive brothel, and she plays a small role on both sides of the Cristero Uprising, when foreign-born clergy were deported from Mexico.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Gavaldón
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis G. Basurto, Julio Alejandro, Roberto Gavaldón
- Original Score
- Antonio Díaz Conde
- Original Title
- Miércoles de ceniza
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Cinematográfica Filmex S.A
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Gavaldón
Luis G. Basurto, Julio Alejandro, Roberto Gavaldón
Antonio Díaz Conde
Department Leadership Roster
Luis G. Basurto
Writer
Julio Alejandro
Writer
Roberto Gavaldón
Writer
Roberto Gavaldón
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ash Wednesday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ash Wednesday about?
1913: A young woman is raped by a priest and turns away from the Church as a result of the experience. 1924: She now is the owner of an expensive brothel, and she plays a small role on both sides of the Cristero Uprising, when foreign-born clergy were deported from Mexico.
Who directed Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday was directed by Roberto Gavaldón.
Who stars in Ash Wednesday?
The principal cast of Ash Wednesday includes María Félix, Arturo de Córdova, Víctor Junco, Andrea Palma, María Rivas.
When was Ash Wednesday released and how long is it?
Ash Wednesday was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Ash Wednesday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ash Wednesday was composed by Antonio Díaz Conde.