La venganza de Don Mendo
Originally released in 1961. La venganza de Don Mendo is a comedy film. directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fernando Fernán Gómez, Paloma Valdés, and Juanjo Menéndez
Synopsis
Don Mendo, Marquess of Cabra, gallant and dashing knight of medieval Castilian, is also a virtuous mandoline player and a specialist in climbing towers. But he has a bad run, all played and all lost at seven-thirty (card game), and lost his honor playing in his latest escalation of love to the apartment of his beloved and beautiful Magdalena. Don Nuño Manso de Jarama, father of Magdalena, has pledged the hand of his daughter to the Duke of Toro, and surprises Don Mendo in the room of Magdalena. To save the honor of his beloved one, Don Mendo says that no love has led him to the Tower, but he has climbed to steal. Magdalena is clean of all suspicion, and he is condemned to die buried in the castle wall. The Marquess of Moncada and other noble gentlemen, all friends of Don Mendo, facilitate his escape.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fernando Fernán Gómez
as Don Mendo Salazar - Marqués de Cabra
Paloma Valdés
as Magdalena
Juanjo Menéndez
as Don Pero Collado, Duque de Toro
Antonio Garisa
as El Rey, Alfonso VII
Joaquín Roa
as Don Nuño Manso de Jarama
Lina Canalejas
as La Reina, Berenguela
María Luisa Ponte
as Doña Ramírez
José Vivó
as Marqués de la Moncada
Paula Martel
as Azofaifa
Lola Cardona
as Marquesa de Tarrasa
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Cooperativa ACTA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La venganza de Don Mendo about?
Don Mendo, Marquess of Cabra, gallant and dashing knight of medieval Castilian, is also a virtuous mandoline player and a specialist in climbing towers. But he has a bad run, all played and all los...
Who directed La venganza de Don Mendo?
La venganza de Don Mendo was directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez.
How long is La venganza de Don Mendo?
La venganza de Don Mendo has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was La venganza de Don Mendo released?
La venganza de Don Mendo was released on February 19, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La venganza de Don Mendo?
The main cast of La venganza de Don Mendo includes Fernando Fernán Gómez, Paloma Valdés, Juanjo Menéndez, Antonio Garisa, Joaquín Roa.