The Crying Woman
Originally released in 1933. The Crying Woman is a horror/mystery film. directed by Ramón Peón. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ramón Pereda, Virginia Zurí, and Carlos Orellana
Synopsis
Llorona is a figure unique to Mexican folklore -- the wailing spirit of a woman who lost or killed her child and now returns to seek revenge and haunt the living. With its framing story and flashback structure, this film sets forth a couple of variations of the story.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ramón Pereda
as Dr. Ricardo de Acuna / Capitán Diego de Acuna
Virginia Zurí
as Ana Maria de Acuna
Carlos Orellana
as Mario - criado
Adriana Lamar
as Ana Xiconténcatl
Alberto Martí
as Rodrigo de Cortés - Marqués del Valle
Esperanza del Real
as Nana Goya
Paco Martínez
as Don Fernando de Moncada
María Luisa Zea
as Doña Marina - la Malinche
Alfredo del Diestro
as Jefe de policía
Conchita Gentil Arcos
as Criada
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Eco Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Crying Woman about?
Llorona is a figure unique to Mexican folklore -- the wailing spirit of a woman who lost or killed her child and now returns to seek revenge and haunt the living. With its framing story and flashba...
Who directed The Crying Woman?
The Crying Woman was directed by Ramón Peón.
How long is The Crying Woman?
The Crying Woman has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Crying Woman released?
The Crying Woman was released on March 31, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Crying Woman?
The main cast of The Crying Woman includes Ramón Pereda, Virginia Zurí, Carlos Orellana, Adriana Lamar, Alberto Martí.