Maruja
Synopsis
In a small rural town, everybody lays eyes on Maruja, the most beautiful woman there. After the son of the mayor comes back from France, he also notices Maruja, setting forth events of love, jealousy, guilt, and anger.
Top Cast
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Marta Romero
Maruja
Roberto Rivera Negrón
Lorenzo
Mario Pabón
Ángel
Axel Anderson
Jean Pierre
Manuel Pérez Durán
Teófilo
Víctor Arrillaga
Dionisio
Mona Marti
Doña Provi
Eugenio Navarro
Father Justino
Orlando Rodríguez
Porfirio
Marta Bozzo
Mrs. Newcombe
Helena Montalbán
Lisa
Paquito Cordero
Juan
Julie Berrios
Amiga
Laura Martell
Higinia
Delia Esther Quiñones
Secretary
Frank Arredondo
El boticario
Tino García
Muchacho
Gil de Ortega
Joaquín
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Óscar Orzábal Quintana
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel G. Piñera, Jerónimo Mitchell Meléndez
- Original Score
- Bobby Capó
- Original Title
- Maruja
- Country of Origin
- Puerto Rico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Probo Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Óscar Orzábal Quintana
Manuel G. Piñera, Jerónimo Mitchell Meléndez
Bobby Capó
Luis A. Maisonet
Óscar Orzábal Quintana
Jaime Álvarez, Jerónimo Mitchell Meléndez
Department Leadership Roster
Óscar Orzábal Quintana
Director
Manuel G. Piñera
Writer
Jerónimo Mitchell Meléndez
Writer
Luis A. Maisonet
Director of Photography
Óscar Orzábal Quintana
Editor
Jerónimo Mitchell Meléndez
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maruja
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maruja about?
In a small rural town, everybody lays eyes on Maruja, the most beautiful woman there. After the son of the mayor comes back from France, he also notices Maruja, setting forth events of love, jealousy, guilt, and anger.
Who directed Maruja?
Maruja was directed by Óscar Orzábal Quintana.
Who stars in Maruja?
The principal cast of Maruja includes Marta Romero, Roberto Rivera Negrón, Mario Pabón, Axel Anderson, Manuel Pérez Durán.
When was Maruja released and how long is it?
Maruja was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Maruja?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maruja was composed by Bobby Capó.