The Lioness of Castille

The Lioness of Castille (1951)

06 Oct 1951 • Drama, History • 1h 46m
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Juan de Padilla, one of the main leaders of the Comuneros, is executed in the presence of his wife, Maria Pacheco, who, with his son, decides to avenge his death. Maria, Spanish lady of the highest rank, of delicate health but strong in spirit, heroic reacts and participates in dangerous exploits against the tyranny of King Charles V, becoming "Leona de Castilla", symbol of the oppressed popular liberties.

Juan de Orduña
Director
Francisco Villaespesa, Vicente Escrivá, Juan de Orduña
Writer
Amparo Rivelles, Virgilio Teixeira, Alfredo Mayo
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Language: Spanish
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Country: Spain
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5.6

IMDb (41 votes)
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