La Cucaracha

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The Mexican Revolution serves as a backdrop to a torrid love triangle composed of three freedom fighters: a colonel, a widow, and a fiery female soldier.

Released: Nov 12, 1959

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María Félix

Refugio / La cucaracha

Emilio Fernández

Coronel Antonio Zeta

Dolores del Río

Isabel Puente

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