La sombra del otro

Nov 13, 1957

1h 20m

★ 5.4

Overview

Víctor Gómez has always been under the shadow of his dead brother, whom his mother always idolizes and compares with him. Victor will have to find a way to make a living by boxing and earns the respect of his mother. El Pajarito, Viruta and Capulina will give him encouragement.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Producciones Dyana

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Cast

Capulina

Gaspar Henaine

Viruta

Marco Antonio Campos

Cecilia

Ana Bertha Lepe

Víctor Gómez

Freddy Fernández 'El Pichi'

Alejandra

Teresa Velázquez

Ricardo "Pajarito" Moreno

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