La monja alférez
Synopsis
A 17th century woman, imprisoned for fighting in a bar, recounts her past to a priest. She tells of her father teaching her how to fence, of being sent to a convent by her aunt when her father died, of escaping by dressing as a man, and of her life as a man following the escape.
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María Félix
Catalina de Erauso
Ángel Garasa
Roger
José Cibrián
Juan de Aguirre
Delia Magaña
Elvira
José Pidal
Don César, canónigo
Fanny Schiller
Doña Úrsula
Paco Fuentes
Don Miguel de Erauso
Eugenia Galindo
Doña Cristina
Esther Luquín
Beatriz
Maruja Grifell
Reverenda madre
José Goula
Don Claudio
Lauro Benítez
Don Indalecio
Jesús Valero
Sacerdote
Manuel Sánchez Navarro
Don Diego Fernández de Córdova, Virrey del Peru
Enrique García Álvarez
Don Ignacio de Aguirre
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emilio Gómez Muriel
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Aub, Eduardo Ugarte, Marco Aurelio Galindo
- Original Score
- Luis Hernández Bretón
- Original Title
- La monja alférez
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Clasa Films Mundiales
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emilio Gómez Muriel
Max Aub, Eduardo Ugarte, Marco Aurelio Galindo
Luis Hernández Bretón
Raúl Martínez Solares
Department Leadership Roster
Armando Valdés Peza
Costume Design
Max Aub
Writer
Raúl Martínez Solares
Director of Photography
Eduardo Ugarte
Writer
Jorge Fernández
Production Design
Emilio Gómez Muriel
Director
Marco Aurelio Galindo
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About La monja alférez
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What is La monja alférez about?
A 17th century woman, imprisoned for fighting in a bar, recounts her past to a priest. She tells of her father teaching her how to fence, of being sent to a convent by her aunt when her father died, of escaping by dressing as a man, and of her life as a man following the escape.
Who directed La monja alférez?
La monja alférez was directed by Emilio Gómez Muriel.
Who stars in La monja alférez?
The principal cast of La monja alférez includes María Félix, Ángel Garasa, José Cibrián, Delia Magaña, José Pidal.
When was La monja alférez released and how long is it?
La monja alférez was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for La monja alférez?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La monja alférez was composed by Luis Hernández Bretón.