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The Lovers (1951)

The Lovers poster
Original title
Los amantes
Directed by
Fernando A. Rivero
Genre
drama film
Country
Mexico
Runtime
1h 24m
Rating
6.6 of 10 from 5 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A passionate affair between a married woman and a younger man leads to dangerous consequences. Their secret relationship unravels against a backdrop of jealousy and societal judgment.

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What happens

The Lovers (Spanish: Los amantes) is a 1951 Mexican crime drama film directed by Fernando A. Rivero and starring Emilia Guiú, David Silva and Luis Aldás. It was shot at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico City. The film's sets were designed by the art director Manuel Fontanals. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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