Cinnamon Skin
Cinnamon Skin

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Cinnamon Skin

1953
Movie
82 min
Spanish

Marucha (Sarita Montiel) has had a shattered face since childhood, but she has a beautiful figure and covers half of her face with her hair. She is a singer and performs in neighborhood theaters. Marucha and Ramon are professionals in crime.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Director: Richard ThorpeGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman becomes entangled in the complex romantic and business dealings of her family and their associates in pre-revolutionary Russia. She finds herself torn between an honorable suitor and a charismatic, but potentially dangerous, figure.

Critical Reception

While "Cinnamon Skin" was not a major critical success upon its release, it is remembered for its attempts at lush production and romantic melodrama within its historical setting. Some critics praised its visual appeal, while others found the plot predictable and lacking depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual presentation and period costumes.

  • Criticized for a melodramatic and often predictable storyline.

  • Performances were generally seen as adequate but not particularly memorable.

Google audience: Audience reception data for "Cinnamon Skin" is scarce, making it difficult to ascertain specific likes or dislikes from Google users.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Technicolor, aiming for a visually rich depiction of its historical setting, although its narrative was considered by many to be less compelling than its aesthetics.

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