Pepita Jimenez
Originally released in 1946. Pepita Jimenez is a drama/romance film. directed by Emilio Fernández. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rosita Díaz Gimeno, Ricardo Montalban, and Fortunio Bonanova
Synopsis
On March 22, four days after returning to his home in Andalusia, Luis de Vargas writes the first of his letters to his uncle and favorite professor at the seminary. He reports that his father intends to fatten him up during his vacation, to have him ready to return in the fall to finish his training for the priesthood. He mentions in passing that his father is courting a twenty-year-old, attractive widow, Pepita Jiménez; his father is fifty-five years old. Pepita had been married for only a short time to an eighty-year-old moneylender named Gumersindo. Luis is not eager to see his father marry again, but he promises his uncle not to judge Pepita before he knows her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rosita Díaz Gimeno
as Pepita Jimenez
Ricardo Montalban
as Luis Vargas
Fortunio Bonanova
as Don Pedro Vargas
Consuelo Guerrero de Luna
as Antonieta
Carlos Orellana
as Padre Belisario
Rafael Alcayde
as Conde
José Morcillo
as Don Gumersindo
Antonio Bravo
as Poeta
Manuel Noriega
as Ceferino
Conchita Sáenz
as Tía Casilda
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Águila Films
- Producciones Cafisa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pepita Jimenez about?
On March 22, four days after returning to his home in Andalusia, Luis de Vargas writes the first of his letters to his uncle and favorite professor at the seminary. He reports that his father inten...
Who directed Pepita Jimenez?
Pepita Jimenez was directed by Emilio Fernández.
How long is Pepita Jimenez?
Pepita Jimenez has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Pepita Jimenez released?
Pepita Jimenez was released on February 22, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pepita Jimenez?
The main cast of Pepita Jimenez includes Rosita Díaz Gimeno, Ricardo Montalban, Fortunio Bonanova, Consuelo Guerrero de Luna, Carlos Orellana.