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Viridiana (1962)
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Viridiana is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridiana resembles his dead wife. Viridiana has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridiana becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.
Cast
Silvia Pinalas Viridiana
Francisco Rabalas Jorge
Fernando Reyas Don Jaime
José Calvoas Don Amalio
Margarita Lozanoas Ramona
Victoria Zinnyas Lucía
Teresa Rabalas Rita
Luis Herediaas El Poca
Joaquín Roaas Don Zequiel
José Manuel Martínas El Cojo
Lola Gaosas Enedina
Juan García Tiendraas José 'El Leproso' (uncredited)
Sergio Mendizábalas El Pelón
María Isbertas Beggar
Facts
| Release date | April 1, 1962 |
| Runtime | 90 min (1h 30m) — shorter as the 1962 average of 117 min |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | ES |
| Box office | $679,244 |
| IMDb | tt0055601 |
More from Luis Buñuel
The Young and the Damned1950 · ★ 8.1 · 1h 22m
The Exterminating Angel1962 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 33m
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie1972 · ★ 7.5 · 1h 41m
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Questions
How long is Viridiana?
Viridiana runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Is Viridiana worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 569 votes, which places it #13 of 23 films released in 1962 in this index (top 48%) and #552 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Viridiana?
Viridiana was directed by Luis Buñuel. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Young and the Damned (1950), The Exterminating Angel (1962), The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972).
Who stars in Viridiana?
Silvia Pinal as Viridiana; Francisco Rabal as Jorge; Fernando Rey as Don Jaime; José Calvo as Don Amalio; Margarita Lozano as Ramona; Victoria Zinny as Lucía.
Where can I watch the trailer for Viridiana?
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