Wild Flower (1943)
One of the gratest love stories ever told!!
The film features Fernandez himself as a character named Rogellio Torres. The lion's share of the footage, however, is devoted to the romance between Esperanza, granddaughter of a common laborer, and Jose Luis Castro, the firebrand son of a landowner. Joining a revolutionary movements, Castro is disowned by his father, but Esperanza remains loyally by his side. Later on, Castro's father is killed by outlaws; in seeking vengeance, he sacrifices his own life, while Esperanza carries on his revolutionary work with their young son in tow.
Cast
- Dolores del Río - Esperanza
- Pedro Armendáriz - José Luis Castro
- Emilio Fernández - Rogelio Torres
- Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr. - Don Francisco
- Armando Soto La Marina 'El Chicote' - Reynaldo
- Agustín Isunza - Nicanor
- Eduardo Arozamena - Melchor
- Mimí Derba - Doña Clara
- Margarita Cortés - Hermana de José Luis
- Manuel Dondé - Úrsulo Torres
Screenplay
- Emilio Fernández (Screenplay)
- Mauricio Magdaleno (Screenplay)
- Fernando Robles (Novel)
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Heartbreak and Choice at the Altar, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
based on novel or book, kidnapping, peasant, village, mexican revolution, love, wedding, landowner
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wild Flower about?
- The film features Fernandez himself as a character named Rogellio Torres. The lion's share of the footage, however, is devoted to the romance between Esperanza, granddaughter of a common laborer, and Jose Luis Castro, the firebrand son of a landowner. Joining a revolutionary movements, Castro is disowned by his father, but Esperanza remains loyally by his side. Later on, Castro's father is killed by outlaws; in seeking vengeance, he sacrifices his own life, while Esperanza carries on his revolutionary work with their young son in tow.
- Who directed Wild Flower?
- Wild Flower was directed by Emilio Fernández.
- Who stars in Wild Flower?
- Wild Flower stars Dolores del Río, Pedro Armendáriz, Emilio Fernández, Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr., Armando Soto La Marina 'El Chicote', Agustín Isunza.
- How long is Wild Flower?
- Wild Flower has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Wild Flower?
- Wild Flower is a Drama, Romance, War film.
- Where was Wild Flower produced?
- Wild Flower was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of Wild Flower?
- The themes of Wild Flower include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Heartbreak and Choice at the Altar, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories.