La madrecita (1974)
María Nicolasa decides to dedicate her life to the faith and enter a convent as a novice. However, her impulsive nature, unmistakable naivety, and unconventional methods immediately disrupt the nuns' rigid routine. Upon learning of the serious financial troubles threatening the local orphanage, the amusing novice does not hesitate to get involved in all sorts of zany situations, confronting thieves, loan sharks, and authorities alike to protect the orphans and keep her order's mission afloat.
Director: Fernando Cortés
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María Elena Velasco as Sor María Nicolasa |
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Pancho Córdova as Comisario |
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Martha Roth as Madre superiora |
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Ahui Camacho as El Greñas |
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Rebeca Silva as Sor Esperanza |
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Pedro de Urdimalas as El Greñudo, papá de El Greñas |
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Lupita Pallás as Sor |
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Elsa Linares as |
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Tomas I. Jaime as |
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Yula Pozo as Sor |
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Alfonso Zayas as Borracho en la cantina |
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Juan Garza as Borracho en la cantina |
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Jorge Zamora as Güero, el cantinero |
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Alejandra Ramírez as |
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Guillermo Ayala as Borracho en la cantina |
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Josefina Holguín as |
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Ángela Rodríguez as Reclusa carcel |
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Agustín Gómez as |
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María Barber as |
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José L. Murillo as Dueño de supermercado |
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Enrique Linares as |
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Tomás Fragoso as |
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Susana Cabrera as Yolis, la reclusa |
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Óscar Ortiz de Pinedo as Dueño de revista |
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Carlos Bravo y Fernández 'Carlhillos' as Licenciado |
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Federico González as Mesero cantina |
| Art | Raúl Cárdenas | Production Design |
| Writing | Fernando Cortés | Writer |
| Directing | Fernando Cortés | Director |
| Sound | Sergio Guerrero | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Sergio Soto | Editor |
| Directing | Fernando Durán Rojas | Assistant Director |
| Camera | Fernando Colín | Director of Photography |
| Crew | Ricardo Sáinz | Special Effects |
| Production | Fernando de Fuentes Jr. | Producer |