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La duquesa de Benamejí

50 %|Oct 26, 1949|Drama, Adventure

Bandits in Sierra Morena assault the carriage in which the Duchess of Benamejí travels. A romance starts between her and the boss of the gang, Lorenzo, that arouses the jealousy of Rocio a gypsy who lives with the bandits. Meanwhile, the Marquis of Peñaflores, a captain in love with his cousin the Duchess, chases the bandits. Rocío reveals to the Marquis where Lorenzo and his men are and taking advantage of the tumult of the fight, she kills the Duchess. Her death will cause a change in attitude both Lorenzo and Peñaflores

Featured Crew

Luis Lucia
Director
Luis Lucia
Writer
Antonio Machado
Original Story
Theodore J. Pahle
Cinematography
Juan Serra
Editor

Cast

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Amparo Rivelles
Reyes de la Vega, Duchess of Benamejí / Rocio, the gypsy
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Jorge Mistral
Lorenzo Gallardo
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Manuel Luna
Pedro Cifuentes
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Eduardo Fajardo
Carlos, Marquis of Miraflores
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Valeriano Andrés
Lieutenant Montoro
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Manuel Aguilera
His Excellency's Secretary (uncredited)
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Fernando Aguirre
(uncredited)
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Félix Fernández
Esteban Lara