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Con la vida hicieron fuego
The sailor Quico Carola, alleged war hero of the Francoist side, emigrated to America and amassed a great fortune. Fifteen years later he returns to Ferrera (Asturias), his homeland, in search of a wife who makes him forget his late girlfriend. There he will see his old friends and Armandina, the widow of a Republican shot during the Spanish civil war.
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Con la vida hicieron fuego was released September 21, 1959. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The sailor Quico Carola, alleged war hero of the Francoist side, emigrated to America and amassed a great fortune. Fifteen years later he returns to Ferrera (Asturias), his homeland, in search of a wife who makes him forget his late girlfriend. There he will see his old friends and Armandina, the widow of a Republican shot during the Spanish civil war.
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More about Con la vida hicieron fuego
Cast
Ana MariscalArmandina
Roberto ReyFernando
José María LadoManolón
Raúl CancioMarinín
Ángel ArandaFalin
Nicolás D. PerchicotRaimundo
Adela CarboneCredits
- Directed by
- Ana Mariscal
- Written by
- Jesús Evaristo Casariego, Jesús Evaristo Casariego
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Spanish
Production
- Bosco FilmsSpain