The film, which is an ode to Rafael Hernández's song "Lamento borincano", is a social commentary of the political and social policies of the 40's and 50's which led to the abandonment of what was seen by many as the "pure", "virtuous" life of the finca (farm) for the "corrupting" influence of urban centers like San Juan and New York City.
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Mapy Cortés
Perla
Known for
The Unknown Policeman
Arturo Correa
Juan
Also in
Tú, mi amor
Mi Borinquen querido
Fernando Cortés
Alberto Bruno
Braulio Castillo
Antonio
Known for
Aurora
José Llamas
Also in
Night Has a Thousand Desires
Lonely Road
Enrique Martínez Dávila
Adalberto Rodríguez Machuchal
Mayor
Also in
Millonario a go-go
Pobre, pero honrada
Julio Porter
Damián Rosa
Maribella García
Marta
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Juicio contra un ángel
Preciosa
Alejandro Verbitzky
Fernando Cortés Director · Julio Porter Screenplay Alejandro Verbitzky Story
First release January 1, 1963 · Produced in Puerto Rico
Production
Puerto Rico Films
Production
Puerto Rico
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Languages
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Puerto Rico · January 1, 1963
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Mexico
December 19, 1964 · Theatrical
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