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La sombra del otro
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La sombra del otro

1957-11-13 · 80 min · ★ 5.4

Comedy · Drama

Víctor Gómez has always been under the shadow of his dead brother, whom his mother always idolizes and compares with him. Victor will have to find a way to make a living by boxing and earns the respect of his mother. El Pajarito, Viruta and Capulina will give him encouragement.

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Directors
Gilberto Martínez Solares
Production companies
Producciones Dyana
Countries
Mexico
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gaspar HenaineGaspar HenaineCapulina
Marco Antonio CamposMarco Antonio CamposViruta
Ana Bertha LepeAna Bertha LepeCecilia
Freddy Fernández 'El Pichi'Freddy Fernández 'El Pichi'Víctor Gómez
Teresa VelázquezTeresa VelázquezAlejandra
Ricardo "Pajarito" Moreno

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