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The Crying Woman

1933

73 minutes

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Overview

Llorona is a figure unique to Mexican folklore -- the wailing spirit of a woman who lost or killed her child and now returns to seek revenge and haunt the living. With its framing story and flashback structure, this film sets forth a couple of variations of the story.

Top Cast

Ramón Pereda headshot

Ramón Pereda

Dr. Ricardo de Acuna / Capitán Diego de Acuna

Virginia Zurí headshot

Virginia Zurí

Ana Maria de Acuna

Carlos Orellana headshot

Carlos Orellana

Mario - criado

Adriana Lamar headshot

Adriana Lamar

Ana Xiconténcatl

Alberto Martí headshot

Alberto Martí

Rodrigo de Cortés - Marqués del Valle

Esperanza del Real headshot

Esperanza del Real

Nana Goya

Paco Martínez headshot

Paco Martínez

Don Fernando de Moncada

María Luisa Zea headshot

María Luisa Zea

Doña Marina - la Malinche

Alfredo del Diestro headshot

Alfredo del Diestro

Jefe de policía

Conchita Gentil Arcos headshot

Conchita Gentil Arcos

Criada

Antonio R. Frausto headshot

Antonio R. Frausto

Francisco - criado

Manuel Dondé headshot

Manuel Dondé