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Con la vida hicieron fuego
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Con la vida hicieron fuego

1959-09-21 · 77 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · War

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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Directors
Ana Mariscal
Production companies
Bosco Films
Countries
Spain
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ana MariscalAna MariscalArmandina
Roberto ReyRoberto ReyFernando
José María LadoJosé María LadoManolón
Raúl CancioRaúl CancioMarinín
Ángel ArandaÁngel ArandaFalin
Malila SandovalIsabelita
Nicolás D. PerchicotNicolás D. PerchicotRaimundo
Adela CarboneAdela Carbone
Manuel RequenaManuel RequenaJoaquín
Rafael BardemRafael BardemViqueira
Manuel GuitiánManuel GuitiánSeñor En Reuníon
Félix BrionesFélix Briones
Matilde ArteroMatilde Artero
Ángel ÁlvarezÁngel Álvarez
Enrique Ferpi
Francisco René
Manuel Flores
Mary LamarMary LamarViuda de Marinín
George RigaudGeorge RigaudQuico

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