Noche de tormenta
Noche de tormenta

Noche de tormenta

1955Movie86 minSpanish

An outsider seduces and deceives a small-town girl, taking advantage of her innocence, in order to kill her mother.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Emilio FernándezGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In a remote coastal village, a wealthy landowner arrives and becomes infatuated with a beautiful local woman. His presence disrupts the established order, leading to a complex web of desire, jealousy, and conflict among the villagers. The story unfolds against the backdrop of dramatic natural forces, mirroring the intensity of human emotions.

Critical Reception

This melodrama, typical of Emilio Fernández's style, received mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its visual style and strong performances but sometimes criticized for its dramatic intensity and plot elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative cinematography and atmospheric setting.
  • Dolores del Río's performance is frequently highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some found the melodrama to be overly intense or predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this older film, but it is generally regarded as a significant work within Mexican cinema.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for its stark, beautiful cinematography, a hallmark of director Emilio Fernández and his frequent collaborator, cinematographer Gabriel Figueroa, though Figueroa is not credited on this specific film.

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