

Las Islas Marias
1951-08-10 · 84 min · ★ 7.6
Las Islas Marias stars Pedro Infante as a man who must face time in jail, even though he never committed the crime. While on the inside, he learns important life lessons that actually make him a better man.
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- Directors
- Emilio Fernández
- Production companies
- Producciones Rodríguez Hermanos
- Countries
- Mexico
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Pedro InfanteFelipe Ortiz Suárez
Rosaura RevueltasRosa Suárez vda. de Ortiz
Rocío SagaónMaría
Arturo Soto RangelMiguel
Julio VillarrealRector escuela militar
Rodolfo AcostaEl Silencio (The Silence)
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