Judging by the number of times it has shown up on Spanish-language cable TV, La escondida is one of the most popular and best beloved of the Maria Felix vehicles. The star runs the emotional gamut as Gabriela, who rises from the depths of poverty to the heights of Mexican society as a much-sought-after courtesan. Eventually, however, Gabriela proves that she is still true to her peasant heritage by casting her lot with the rebels in the 1916 Mexican civil war. Pedro Armendariz co-stars as Felipe, the charismatic rebel leader who wins Gabriela's heart - and inadvertently causes her downfall. La escondida is stunningly photographed by the late, great Gabriel Figueroa.
Credits
The Hidden One Cast
Name |
Character |
Carlos Agostí
He was 33, 80 years old when he died
|
as Coronel Octavio Moreno |
Pedro Armendáriz
He was 44, 51 years old when he died
|
as Felipe Rojano |
Andrés Soler
He was 57, 70 years old when he died
|
as General Nemesio Garza |
Jorge Martínez de Hoyos
He was 35, 76 years old when he died
|
as Máximo Tepal |
María Félix
She was 42, 87 years old when she died
|
as Gabriela |
Domingo Soler
He was 55, 60 years old when he died
|
as Tata Agustino Rojano |
Rafael Alcayde
|
as Amo de hacienda |
Miguel Manzano
He was 48, 84 years old when he died
|
as Don Chente |
Carlos Riquelme
He was 42, 76 years old when he died
|
as Doctor Herrerías |
Eduardo Alcaraz
He was 41, 72 years old when he died
|
as Señor Ariza |
Sara Guasch
She was 38, 87 years old when she died
|
as Hortensia |
Arturo Martínez (actor)
He was 38, 74 years old when he died
|
as Don Cosme |
The Hidden One Crew