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Wild Flower (1943) | Slate

Wild Flower

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Wild Flower

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Rated 6.6 on TMDB

Wild Flower

Flor silvestre

One of the gratest love stories ever told!!

The film features Fernandez himself as a character named Rogellio Torres. The lion's share of the footage, however, is devoted to the romance between Esperanza, granddaughter of a common laborer, and Jose Luis Castro, the firebrand son of a landowner. Joining a revolutionary movements, Castro is disowned by his father, but Esperanza remains loyally by his side. Later on, Castro's father is killed by outlaws; in seeking vengeance, he sacrifices his own life, while Esperanza carries on his revolutionary work with their young son in tow.

Released: 1943
Runtime: 1h 34m
Genres: Drama, Romance, War
Country: Mexico
Language: Spanish

Direction and writing

Mauricio MagdalenoScreenplay

Emilio FernándezScreenplay, Director

Cast

Dolores del RíoEsperanza
Pedro ArmendárizJosé Luis Castro
Emilio FernándezRogelio Torres

FR

Fernando RoblesNovel

Where to watch

Unavailable

Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.Don Francisco

Armando Soto La MarinaReynaldo

Agustín IsunzaNicanor

Eduardo ArozamenaMelchor

Mimí DerbaDoña Clara

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