Misericordia
Synopsis
Faded rich family has a housekeeper who struggles to keep them fed and comfortable after their fortune disappears; she also sacrifices herself on behalf of sick and disabled friends.
Top Cast
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Sara García
Benigna
Carmen Montejo
Juliana
Anita Blanch
Doña Francisca Zapata y Pruneda
Ángel Garasa
Don Carchito
Manuel Dondé
Yuco
José Baviera
Don Romualdo, sacerdote
Alberto Mariscal
Antonio
Francisco Reiguera
Don Carlos Moreno Trujillo
Beatriz Saavedra
Obdulia
Agripina Anaya
Mujer sale iglesia (uncredited)
Ana Bertha Lepe
Celedonia
Agripina Anaya
Mujer sale de iglesia (uncredited)
Lupe Carriles
Limosnera chismosa (uncredited)
Manuel Casanueva
Notario (uncredited)
Enedina Díaz de León
Doña Florita (uncredited)
Pedro Elviro
Limosnero (uncredited)
Jesús Gómez Murguía
Policía (uncredited)
Leonor Gómez
Limosnera (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zacarías Gómez Urquiza
- Screenplay & Story
- Benito Pérez Galdós, Zacarías Gómez Urquiza
- Original Score
- Carlos Ordoñez
- Original Title
- Misericordia
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Producciones Isla S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zacarías Gómez Urquiza
Benito Pérez Galdós, Zacarías Gómez Urquiza
Carlos Ordoñez
Manuel Gómez Urquiza
Carlos Savage
Manuel Altolaguirre
Department Leadership Roster
Manuel Altolaguirre
Producer
Zacarías Gómez Urquiza
Director
Manuel Gómez Urquiza
Director of Photography
Carlos Savage
Editor
Javier Torres Torija
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Misericordia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Misericordia about?
Faded rich family has a housekeeper who struggles to keep them fed and comfortable after their fortune disappears; she also sacrifices herself on behalf of sick and disabled friends.
Who directed Misericordia?
Misericordia was directed by Zacarías Gómez Urquiza.
Who stars in Misericordia?
The principal cast of Misericordia includes Sara García, Carmen Montejo, Anita Blanch, Ángel Garasa, Manuel Dondé.
When was Misericordia released and how long is it?
Misericordia was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Misericordia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Misericordia was composed by Carlos Ordoñez.
Is Misericordia based on a book or true story?
Misericordia is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Benito Pérez Galdós".