La duquesa de Benamejí

1h 43min

Drama

Adventure

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

Production Companies

Video Mercury Films

Cifesa

Cast

Amparo Rivelles

Amparo Rivelles

Reyes de la Vega, Duchess of Benamejí / Rocio, the gypsy
Jorge Mistral

Jorge Mistral

Lorenzo Gallardo
Manuel Luna

Manuel Luna

Pedro Cifuentes
Eduardo Fajardo

Eduardo Fajardo

Carlos, Marquis of Miraflores
Valeriano Andrés

Valeriano Andrés

Lieutenant Montoro
Manuel Aguilera

Manuel Aguilera

His Excellency's Secretary (uncredited)
Fernando Aguirre

Fernando Aguirre

(uncredited)
Félix Fernández

Félix Fernández

Esteban Lara

Release date

26th Oct 1949

Status

Released

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