La monja alférez
Originally released in 1944. La monja alférez is a adventure/history film. directed by Emilio Gómez Muriel. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring María Félix, Ángel Garasa, and José Cibrián
Synopsis
A 17th century woman, imprisoned for fighting in a bar, recounts her past to a priest. She tells of her father teaching her how to fence, of being sent to a convent by her aunt when her father died, of escaping by dressing as a man, and of her life as a man following the escape.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 27, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
María Félix
as Catalina de Erauso
Ángel Garasa
as Roger
José Cibrián
as Juan de Aguirre
Delia Magaña
as Elvira
José Pidal
as Don César, canónigo
Fanny Schiller
as Doña Úrsula
Paco Fuentes
as Don Miguel de Erauso
Eugenia Galindo
as Doña Cristina
Esther Luquín
as Beatriz
Maruja Grifell
as Reverenda madre
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Clasa Films Mundiales
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La monja alférez about?
A 17th century woman, imprisoned for fighting in a bar, recounts her past to a priest. She tells of her father teaching her how to fence, of being sent to a convent by her aunt when her father died...
Who directed La monja alférez?
La monja alférez was directed by Emilio Gómez Muriel.
How long is La monja alférez?
La monja alférez has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was La monja alférez released?
La monja alférez was released on July 27, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La monja alférez?
The main cast of La monja alférez includes María Félix, Ángel Garasa, José Cibrián, Delia Magaña, José Pidal.