Daughter of Deceit (1951)
In the drama, a father, firmly believing that the baby daughter in his arms is not his own, abandons her upon the doorstep of the town drunk. Many years pass, and the man finds himself continually wracked with guilt about deserting her.
Director: Luis Buñuel
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: August 28, 1951
Cast
- Fernando Soler - Quintín Guzmán
- Alicia Caro - Martha
- Fernando Soto - Angelito
- Rubén Rojo - Paco
- Nacho Contla - Jonrón
- Amparo Garrido - Jovita
- Lily Aclemar - María
- Álvaro Matute - Julio
- Roberto Meyer - Lencho García
- Conchita Gentil Arcos - Toña García
Screenplay
- Janet Alcoriza (Adaptation)
- Luis Alcoriza (Adaptation)
- Antonio Estremera (Theatre Play)
- Carlos Arniches (Theatre Play)
Music: Manuel Esperón
Cinematography: José Ortiz Ramos
Editing: Carlos Savage
Production: Ultramar Films
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage
Keywords
gambling, abusive father, paternity, car accident, bitterness, ex-husband ex-wife relationship, father daughter reunion, pregnant daughter, unforgiven, death of wife, olive, drastic change of life
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Daughter of Deceit about?
- In the drama, a father, firmly believing that the baby daughter in his arms is not his own, abandons her upon the doorstep of the town drunk. Many years pass, and the man finds himself continually wracked with guilt about deserting her.
- Who directed Daughter of Deceit?
- Daughter of Deceit was directed by Luis Buñuel.
- Who stars in Daughter of Deceit?
- Daughter of Deceit stars Fernando Soler, Alicia Caro, Fernando Soto, Rubén Rojo, Nacho Contla, Amparo Garrido.
- How long is Daughter of Deceit?
- Daughter of Deceit has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Daughter of Deceit?
- Daughter of Deceit is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Daughter of Deceit produced?
- Daughter of Deceit was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of Daughter of Deceit?
- The themes of Daughter of Deceit include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage.