The Duchess of Benameji
Released: October 26, 1949Runtime: 103 minLanguage: ES
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
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Amparo Rivelles
as Rocio, la gitana
Jorge Mistral
as Lorenzo Gallardo
Manuel Luna
as Pedro Cifuentes
Eduardo Fajardo
as Carlos, Marqués de Miraflores
Julia Caba Alba
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Irene Caba Alba
as Chacha
Antonio Riquelme
as Mayoral
Felix Fernandez
as Esteban Lara, bandolero
Valeriano Andres
as Teniente Montoro
Arturo Marin
as Bandolero
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