The Crying Woman (1933)
Llorona is a figure unique to Mexican folklore -- the wailing spirit of a woman who lost or killed her child and now returns to seek revenge and haunt the living. With its framing story and flashback structure, this film sets forth a couple of variations of the story.
Director: Ramón Peón
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: March 31, 1933
Cast
- Ramón Pereda - Dr. Ricardo de Acuna / Capitán Diego de Acuna
- Virginia Zurí - Ana Maria de Acuna
- Carlos Orellana - Mario - criado
- Adriana Lamar - Ana Xiconténcatl
- Alberto Martí - Rodrigo de Cortés - Marqués del Valle
- Esperanza del Real - Nana Goya
- Paco Martínez - Don Fernando de Moncada
- María Luisa Zea - Doña Marina - la Malinche
- Alfredo del Diestro - Jefe de policía
- Conchita Gentil Arcos - Criada
Screenplay
- Fernando de Fuentes
- Carlos Noriega Hope
- Antonio Guzmán Aguilera
- Carlos Noriega Hope (Adaptation)
- Fernando de Fuentes (Adaptation)
Music: Max Urban
Production: Eco Films
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Ramón Peón
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Crying Woman about?
- Llorona is a figure unique to Mexican folklore -- the wailing spirit of a woman who lost or killed her child and now returns to seek revenge and haunt the living. With its framing story and flashback structure, this film sets forth a couple of variations of the story.
- Who directed The Crying Woman?
- The Crying Woman was directed by Ramón Peón.
- Who stars in The Crying Woman?
- The Crying Woman stars Ramón Pereda, Virginia Zurí, Carlos Orellana, Adriana Lamar, Alberto Martí, Esperanza del Real.
- How long is The Crying Woman?
- The Crying Woman has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is The Crying Woman?
- The Crying Woman is a Horror, Mystery film.
- Where was The Crying Woman produced?
- The Crying Woman was produced in Mexico.