

La madrecita
1974-10-17 · 83 min · ★ 7.2
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.
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- Directors
- Fernando Cortés
- Production companies
- Diana Films
- Countries
- Mexico
- Status
- Released
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María Elena VelascoSor María Nicolasa
Pancho CórdovaComisario
Martha RothMadre superiora
Ahui CamachoEl Greñas
Rebeca SilvaSor Esperanza
Pedro de UrdimalasEl Greñudo, papá de El Greñas
Alfonso ZayasBorracho en la cantina
Juan GarzaBorracho en la cantina
Jorge ZamoraGüero, el cantinero
José L. MurilloDueño de supermercadoTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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