Product Details

• Actors: Pedro Armendáriz, Arturo Soto Bangel, Margarita Cortes, Dolores Del Rio, Lupe Garnica
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Grupo Nuevo Imagen
• DVD Release Date: September 11, 2007
• Run Time: 102 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000SAAPHA
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,304 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Studio: First Look Home Entertain Release Date: 09/11/2007 Run time: 102 minutes

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars AN ALMOST UNWATCHABLE DVD VERSION, October 22, 2007

By	anonymous "anonymous" (United States) - See all my reviews

I've been eager to acquire this film on DVD because it is one of the great films of the golden age of Mexican cinema, with outstanding cinematography and a marvelous story. That said, I am embarrassed for the distributor that has released this particular version on DVD because a) they apparently don't know how historically important it is and have spewed out a disgraceful version; or b) they lacked the funding or proper materials to restore it (or clean it); or c) they may have felt that it wasn't worth the investment to restore for x reasons, i.e., limited market appeal; or d) all of the above. I'm only speculating, but this is my opinion as a consumer who paid good money for this product. I bought it in good faith, saw it, was extremely disappointed, but didn't return it because it's the only version of this masterpiece that I've been able to find, and it's almost tolerable on a small screen, like a laptop. (Forget about it seeing it on a hi def TV!) My memory of this film--and I saw it on television years ago as a child--is much sharper and pristine than this unfortunate version. This B-movie treatment reflects several things in my book, mainly a complete lack of respect not only for great Mexican cinema, but for the pocket and intelligence of the consumer! We are, after all, living in the XXI century. I've seen public domain titles in better condition than this. This movie won the Grand Prix in Cannes in 1946! It deserves much, much better than what I paid for.

5.0 out of 5 stars a gem of a movie, June 29, 2009

By	Ellen L. Meade "Gizmo's Mommy" (Lake Havasu City, AZ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I never thought I would ever be able to purchase this movie. I had recorded it many many years ago - on a Betamax. So needless to say, when I saw this movie was available, I immediately bought it. It does not have subtitles - which I believe would make it more sellable for Americans. But I speak Spanish and this movie is a true tragedy about love and hate and misunderstanding. And the scenery - filmed in Xochimilco Mexico - is breathtaking.
The seller delivered promptly as advertised.
I would highly recommend this movie and the seller!!! Five Stars!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Good idea to buy this movie, June 26, 2009

By	Bédoiseau Jean-claude "bed from 79" (France , Europ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I thank to amazon for these products , a good price , a nice film.
Thanks !