The Violet Seller

Release Date: 1958-04-06

Overview: On New Year's Eve 1899, Soledad is peddling violets in a Madrid busy street when she meets aristocrat Fernando. The couple falls in love but their different social backgrounds threatens the relationship. Fernando is under constant pressure from his older brother Alfonso who reminds him of his duties including his engagement to Magdalena, a countess. Disregarding all social conventions and scandalizing high society, Fernando sets up Soledad in a plush apartment and announces their marriage plans.

Rating: 6.8 / 10

Cast

Sara Montiel

as Soledad Moreno

Raf Vallone

as Fernando

Frank Villard

as Henri Barnard

Ana Mariscal

as Magdalena

Laura Valenzuela

as Chica del Maestro

Crew

Luis César Amadori - Director
Manuel Villegas López - Story
Ramón Arnal - Sound
Jesús María de Arozamena - Story
Joaquín Esparza - Costume Design

Reviews

sebhae:

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