The Kneeling Goddess
Genres
Overview
Businessman Antonio is carrying on an affair with Raquel, who wants him to divorce his wife Elena. He purchases for Elena as an anniversary gift a statue – the titular Kneeling Goddess – which, unbeknownst to him, features Raquel as the model. Antonio marries Raquel after Elena dies under suspicious circumstances — but not everything is what it seems.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
107 min
Release Date
1947-08-13
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
25
Vote Average
6.5
María Félix
Raquel Serrano
Arturo de Córdova
Antonio Ituarte
Rosario Granados
Elena (as Charito Granados)
Fortunio Bonanova
Nacho Gutiérrez
Carlos Martínez Baena
Esteban (as Carlos M. Baena)
Rafael Alcayde
Demetrio
Eduardo Casado
Licenciado Jiménez
Luis Mussot
Dr. Vidaurri
Carlos Villarías
Juez
Paco Martínez
Villarreal
Rogelio Fernández
Marinero
Alfredo Varela
Juez del registro civil
José Arratia
(uncredited)
Fernando Casanova
Empleado del juzgado (uncredited)
Ana María Hernández
Invitada a fiesta (uncredited)
Miguel Ángel López
Joven mensajero (uncredited)
José Muñoz
Detective (uncredited)
Juan Orraca
Detective (uncredited)
Manuel Pozos
José (uncredited)
Félix Samper
Asociado en mesa redonda (uncredited)
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