La violetera

Mar 10 1961 Unrated 1h 48m
Drama, Musical, Romance

On New Year's Eve 1899, Soledad is peddling violets in a Madrid busy street when she meets aristocrat Fernando. The couple falls in love but their different social backgrounds threatens the relationship. Fernando is under constant pressure from his older brother Alfonso who reminds him of his duties including his engagement to Magdalena, a countess. Disregarding all social conventions and scandalizing high society, Fernando sets up Soledad in a plush apartment and announces their marriage plans.

Plot

In the year 1899, Soledad makes her living peddling violets in the streets of Madrid. Her life changes when she meets and falls in love with Fernando, an aristocrat who is engaged to a countess. When Fernando announces his intention to marry Soledad, the affair becomes a social scandal.

Written by

Jesús María de Arozamena, André Tabet, Manuel Villegas López

Directed by

Luis César Amadori

Cast

Sara Montiel, Raf Vallone, Frank Villard

Crew

View crew

Production Countries

Italy, Spain

Production Companies

Producciones Benito Perojo, Trevi Cinematografica, Vic Film

Languages

Français, Español

Awards

4 wins

Scores
# of Votes
447
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA