El (This Strange Passion)
- Original title
- Él
- Year
- 1953
- Running time
- 92 min.
- Country
- Mexico
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Arturo de Córdova
- Delia Garcés
- Aurora Walker
- Carlos Martínez Baena
- Manuel Dondé
- Rafael Banquells
- Fernando Casanova
- Luis Beristáin
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- Music
- Cinematography
Gabriel Figueroa (B&W)- Producer
- Genre
- Drama. Romance | Jealousy. Melodrama
- Synopsis
- Francisco is rich, rather strict on principles, and still a bachelor. After meeting Gloria by accident, he is suddenly intent on her becoming his wife and courts her until she agrees to marry him. Francisco is a dedicated husband, but little by little his passion starts to exhibit disturbing traits. Nevertheless, Gloria meets with scepticism as she expresses her worries to their acquaintances.
- Rankings Position
- Awards
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1953: Cannes Film Festival: Nominated for Palme d'Or (Best Film)
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