The Abduction
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The Abduction

4.9 / 10 1954 1h 25mNR Spanish
ComedyDrama

Storyline

In a small Mexican village the news shock neighbors, Ricardo Alfaro, a wealthy local rancher has disappeared without a trace. Taking advantage of the circumstance, Aurora Campos, a strong woman with overwhelming beauty, convinces the authorities to sell her the property in exchange for twelve thousand dollars. Soon after, when Ricardo suddenly reappears, a real battle is about to begin.

Cast & Crew

Jorge Negrete

Jorge Negrete

Ricardo Alfaro

Lead
María Félix

María Félix

Aurora Campos

Andrés Soler

Andrés Soler

Don Cástulo

José Elías Moreno

José Elías Moreno

Don Constancio

Rodolfo Landa

Rodolfo Landa

Prudencio

José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'

José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'

Don Cándido

Beatriz Ramos

Beatriz Ramos

Perfecta

Antonio Bribiesca

Antonio Bribiesca

(uncredited)

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Emilio Fernández's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Abduction is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker