

Pueblo chico, infierno grande
1997-01-06 · 22 min / episode · ★ 8.0
Pueblo chico, infierno grande is a Mexican historical telenovela produced by José Alberto Castro for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from January 6 to August 1, 1997. Created by Javier Ruán and adapted by Javier Ruán, Mario Hernández, and Sergio Schmucler, the telenovela is based on a true story about Leonarda Ruán. It stars Verónica Castro, Juan Soler, and Guillermo Capetillo. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows Leonarda Ruán, a wealthy widow from the town of Nahuatzen who falls in love with Genaro Onchi, a young man from a humble background. Their relationship faces strong opposition from society, family conflicts, jealousy, and the return of people from Leonarda's past who try to separate them. As secrets and rivalries emerge, Leonarda and Genaro fight to protect their love against the judgment and traditions of their small town.
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- Javier Ruán
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- Televisa
- Countries
- Mexico
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Verónica CastroLeonarda Ruán
Juan SolerGénaro Onchi
Guillermo CapetilloHermilo Jaimez
Alma DelfinaMagdalena
Jorge Martínez de HoyosChucho Ríos
José Carlos RuizArcadio
Salvador SánchezConsejo Serratos
Lilia AragónLa Tapanca
Patricia Reyes SpíndolaMartina
Kuno BeckerHermilio Jaimez
Enrique RochaRuán
Arcelia RamírezIgnacia RenteríaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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