La duquesa de Benamejí
Originally released in 1949. La duquesa de Benamejí is a drama/adventure film. directed by Luis Lucia.
Starring Amparo Rivelles, Jorge Mistral, and Manuel Luna
Synopsis
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
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Top Cast
Amparo Rivelles
as Reyes de la Vega, Duchess of Benamejí / Rocio, the gypsy
Jorge Mistral
as Lorenzo Gallardo
Manuel Luna
as Pedro Cifuentes
Eduardo Fajardo
as Carlos, Marquis of Miraflores
Valeriano Andrés
as Lieutenant Montoro
Mariano Asquerino
Manuel Aguilera
as His Excellency's Secretary (uncredited)
Fernando Aguirre
as (uncredited)
Félix Fernández
as Esteban Lara
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Video Mercury Films
- Cifesa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La duquesa de Benamejí about?
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 w...
Who directed La duquesa de Benamejí?
La duquesa de Benamejí was directed by Luis Lucia.
How long is La duquesa de Benamejí?
La duquesa de Benamejí has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was La duquesa de Benamejí released?
La duquesa de Benamejí was released on October 26, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La duquesa de Benamejí?
The main cast of La duquesa de Benamejí includes Amparo Rivelles, Jorge Mistral, Manuel Luna, Eduardo Fajardo, Valeriano Andrés.