Abel Sánchez

Mar 10, 1947

1h 17m

★ 0.0

Overview

Joaquin Monegro feels a huge hatred for Abel Sánchez, who was once his best friend. Over the years, Monegro marries without love, and tries to have his children marry, but not forgetting Abel so far.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Producciones Boga

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Cast

Joaquín Monegro

Manuel Luna

Abel Sánchez

Roberto Rey

Elena

Alicia Romay

Antonia

Mercedes Mariño

Joaquinita

Rosita Valero

Abelín

Rafael de Penagos

Arturo Cámara

Amigo de Abel

Antonio Bofarull

Fernando Sancho

Eugenia Roca

Carlos Serrano de Osma

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