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5.5 / 10(11 votes)IMDb19711h 40mMexico

La Generala

Synopsis

During the Mexican Revolution, a hardened and rich lady landowner is overtaken by the violence of the times. Losing her land and house, she falls in love with a revolutionary leader that is killed by a sadistic and corrupt federal officer. She takes the revolutionary flag and leads a rampage of violence and destruction.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1971

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Juan Ibáñez
Screenplay & Story
Juan Ibáñez, Arturo Rosenblueth
Original Score
Óscar Chávez, Antonio Díaz Conde hijo
Original Title
La Generala
Country of Origin
Mexico
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
Clasa Films Mundiales, Estudios Churubusco Azteca

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Juan Ibáñez

Screenplay & Story

Juan Ibáñez, Arturo Rosenblueth

Original Score & Music

Óscar Chávez, Antonio Díaz Conde hijo

Director of Photography

Gabriel Figueroa

Film Editing

Gloria Schoemann

Producers

Andre de Rona, Felipe Subervielle, Federico Amérigo, Alex Berger

Department Leadership Roster

Juan Ibáñez

Juan Ibáñez

Writer

Arturo Rosenblueth

Writer

Andre de Rona

Producer

Gloria Schoemann

Gloria Schoemann

Editor

Felipe Subervielle

Producer

Juan Ibáñez

Juan Ibáñez

Director

Federico Amérigo

Producer

Gabriel Figueroa

Gabriel Figueroa

Director of Photography

Alex Berger

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for La Generala.

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Frequently Asked Questions About La Generala

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is La Generala about?

During the Mexican Revolution, a hardened and rich lady landowner is overtaken by the violence of the times. Losing her land and house, she falls in love with a revolutionary leader that is killed by a sadistic and corrupt federal officer. She takes the revolutionary flag and leads a rampage of violence and destruction.

Who directed La Generala?

La Generala was directed by Juan Ibáñez.

Who stars in La Generala?

The principal cast of La Generala includes María Félix, Carlos Bracho, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Ignacio López Tarso, Salvador Sánchez.

When was La Generala released and how long is it?

La Generala was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for La Generala?

The original motion picture soundtrack for La Generala was composed by Óscar Chávez, Antonio Díaz Conde hijo.