The Prodigal Woman (Spanish: La pródiga) is a 1946 Spanish drama film directed by Rafael Gil and starring Rafael Durán, Paola Barbara and Juan Espantaleón.[1]
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| Directed by | Rafael Gil |
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| Cinematography | Alfredo Fraile |
| Edited by | Juan Serra |
| Music by | Juan Quintero |
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| Distributed by | Suevia Films |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
Three young candidates for parliament arrive in a town where a bankrupt marchioness is the most influential person. This woman with an adventurous past now lives in ruins because she practices charity with the entire town, hence she is known as "the prodigal". Between her and the idealistic Guillermo a love arises.[2]
Cast
- Rafael Durán as Guillermo de Loja
- Paola Barbara as Julia Castro Alarcón
- Juan Espantaleón as tío Antonio
- Guillermo Marín as Enrique
- Ángel de Andrés as Miguel
- Fernando Rey as José
- José Prada as Conde de las Acacias
- José María Lado as Cura
- Irene Caba Alba as Francisca
- Mari Carmen Díaz de Mendoza as Brígida
- Maruchi Fresno as María
- Joaquina Almarche as Duquesa de Carmona
- Manuel Arbó as Alcalde
- José Franco as Gordito
- Félix Fernández as Secretario
- Fernando Fresno as Juan
- Alicia Romay as Pura
- Manuel Requena as Elector
- José Jaspe as Conde de Zuera
- José López Rubio as Diputado
- Francisco Rabal
References
Bibliography
- de España, Rafael. Directory of Spanish and Portuguese film-makers and films. Greenwood Press, 1994.
