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I, the Worst of All
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I, the Worst of All

1990-08-09 · 105 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Romance · History

A 17th-century Mexican nun defies expectations by becoming a renowned intellectual and writer during the Spanish Inquisition.

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Directors
María Luisa Bemberg
Production companies
GEA Cinematográfica
Countries
Argentina
Status
Released

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Assumpta SernaAssumpta SernaJuana Inés de la Cruz
Dominique SandaDominique SandaLa Virreina
Héctor AlterioHéctor AlterioEl Virrey
Lautaro MurúaLautaro MurúaArzobispo
Alberto SegadoAlberto SegadoPadre Miranda
Franklin CaicedoSanta Cruz
Graciela AraujoGraciela AraujoHermana Ursula
Hugo SotoHugo SotoAmante en flashback del palacio
Márgara AlonsoMárgara Alonso
Lidia CatalanoLidia CatalanoMadre de Juana
Margarita Padín
Gerardo RomanoGerardo RomanoSigüenza
Cecilia RothCecilia RothLa Virreina (voice)
Alejandra Colunga
Rosario BléfariRosario Bléfari
Felisa Rocha
Ema Rivera
Fernando Noy
José Martin
Walter SoubriéWalter Soubrié

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