

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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →María Félix
Mariana Sampedro, La Generala
Carlos Bracho
Manuel Sampedro, ingeniero Alejandro Robles Escandón
Ernesto Gómez Cruz
Cómplice de Feliciano
Ignacio López Tarso
Rosauro Márquez
Salvador Sánchez
Jesús
Eric del Castillo
Coronel Feliciano López
Evangelina Elizondo
Raquel
Sergio Jiménez
Esteban
Sergio Kleiner
El rubio
Beatriz Sheridan
Señora del teatro
Óscar Chávez
Santanón
Release History & Theatrical Window
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
Juan Ibáñez
Juan Ibáñez, Arturo Rosenblueth
Óscar Chávez, Antonio Díaz Conde hijo
Gabriel Figueroa
Gloria Schoemann
Andre de Rona, Felipe Subervielle, Federico Amérigo, Alex Berger
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Ibáñez
Writer
Arturo Rosenblueth
Writer
Andre de Rona
Producer
Gloria Schoemann
Editor
Felipe Subervielle
Producer
Juan Ibáñez
Director
Federico Amérigo
Producer
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Alex Berger
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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.



















