The Smile of the Virgin
La sonrisa de la Virgen
Synopsis
Marita, a charming little girl, lives in the country with her grandmother. Her best friend is a modest servant, Anselmo, who almost everyday takes the girl to visit the church known as "Guadalupe's Basilica", an important cathedral in Mexico City, where she discovers Virgin Guadalupe and the legend about her apparitions in that place. Marita doesn't behave properly in school, and her teacher always has a punishment for the girl. She doesn't like school, and she doesn't want to return to school anymore. Besides, Marita's worried about her animals, like a cow who doesn't produce milk. The girl asks many miracles of Virgin Guadalupe, one of them is to not have to go to school. During a visit to the Basilica, Marita hears the Virgin's voice, and this could be the beginning of a responsible life for the girl, like to study and to be a good child.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Rodríguez
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael García Travesí
- Original Score
- Raúl Lavista
- Original Title
- La sonrisa de la Virgen
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Películas Rodríguez
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Rodríguez
Rafael García Travesí
Raúl Lavista
Gabriel Figueroa
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Rodríguez
Director
Rafael García Travesí
Writer
Gabriel Figueroa
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Smile of the Virgin
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What is The Smile of the Virgin about?
Marita, a charming little girl, lives in the country with her grandmother. Her best friend is a modest servant, Anselmo, who almost everyday takes the girl to visit the church known as "Guadalupe's Basilica", an important cathedral in Mexico City, where she discovers Virgin Guadalupe and the legend about her apparitions in that place. Marita doesn't behave properly in school, and her teacher always has a punishment for the girl. She doesn't like school, and she doesn't want to return to school anymore. Besides, Marita's worried about her animals, like a cow who doesn't produce milk. The girl asks many miracles of Virgin Guadalupe, one of them is to not have to go to school. During a visit to the Basilica, Marita hears the Virgin's voice, and this could be the beginning of a responsible life for the girl, like to study and to be a good child.
Who directed The Smile of the Virgin?
The Smile of the Virgin was directed by Roberto Rodríguez.
Who stars in The Smile of the Virgin?
The principal cast of The Smile of the Virgin includes María Gracia, Jorge Martínez de Hoyos, Prudencia Grifell, Miguel Manzano.
When was The Smile of the Virgin released and how long is it?
The Smile of the Virgin was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Smile of the Virgin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Smile of the Virgin was composed by Raúl Lavista.