Soledad's Shawl (1952)
Overview
Alberto Robles, a young doctor, is faced with the decision to surrender to a life full of comforts and luxuries or to continue dedicating himself body and soul to serving those who need it most.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 2.791 |
Directed By
Roberto Gavaldón
Crew
Charles L. Kimball
Roberto Gavaldón
José B. Carles
Gabriel Figueroa
Roberto Gavaldón
Estela Inda
Salvador Lozano Mena
Rodolfo Landa
Galdino R. Samperio
Ignacio Romero
Francisco Domínguez
José Revueltas
TOP CAST
Arturo de Córdova
Doctor Alberto Robles
Pedro Armendáriz
Roque Suazo
Estela Inda
Soledad
Domingo Soler
Padre Juan
Carlos López Moctezuma
David Acosta
Jaime Fernández
Mauro
Gilberto González
Delfino Ruiz
Francisco Jambrina
Dr. Alfonso Gómez Ugarte
Hernán Vera
Presidente municipal
Rogelio Fernández
El novio
José Baviera
Médico hospital
José María Linares Rivas
Médico hospital
Manuel Arvide
Médico hospital
Juan Orraca
Médico hospital
Lupe Carriles
Enfermera recepcionista
Joaquín Roche
Don Cirilo
Felipe de Flores
Enfermero hospital
Rosaura Revueltas
Madre de niño operado
Mario Humberto Jiménez Pons
(uncredited)
Guillermo Calles
Toribio, curandero (uncredited)
Enrique Carrillo
Prisciliano Sánchez (uncredited)
Magdalena Estrada
Clienta de tendero (uncredited)
Emilio Garibay
Compadre (uncredited)
Velia Lupercio
Invitada a fiesta de boda (uncredited)
José Muñoz
Manuel, tendero (uncredited)
Lucrecia Muñoz
Camila, la novia (uncredited)
Ignacio Peón
Anciano chismoso (uncredited)
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