Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Metadata Foundation
The film's title, director, and genre are introduced. The 1959 Mexican drama context is established.
Key Events
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Film Title Introduction — Presentation of the film title and original Spanish name. Location: Film Metadata
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Director Credit — Roberto Gavaldón credited as director. Location: Film Metadata
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Genre Classification — Film identified as a 1959 Mexican drama. Location: Film Metadata
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Jim Gatsby Appearance — Jack Palance's character introduced in cast. Characters: Jim Gatsby
Location: Cast Listing
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Pepe Gamboa Appearance — Pedro Armendáriz's character introduced in cast. Characters: Pepe Gamboa
Location: Cast Listing
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Pepito Appearance — Juan Múzquiz's character introduced in cast. Characters: Pepito
Location: Cast Listing
Cast Unveiling
Key supporting characters are listed in order of importance. Actor-character pairings are presented.
Key Events
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Pepito Appearance — Juan Múzquiz's character introduced in cast. Characters: Pepito
Location: Cast Listing
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Nacho Appearance — Carlos Montalbán's character introduced in cast. Characters: Nacho
Location: Cast Listing
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Rafael Ortega Appearance — Jorge Martínez de Hoyos's character introduced in cast. Characters: Rafael Ortega
Location: Cast Listing
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Carmela Appearance — Emma Roldán's character introduced in cast. Characters: Carmela
Location: Cast Listing
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Supporting Cast Listing — Additional actors listed in cast section. Location: Cast Listing
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Berlin Festival Entry — Film selected for 9th Berlin International Film Festival. Location: Film Metadata
Festival Milestone
The film's selection for the Berlin International Film Festival is highlighted. International recognition is noted.
Key Events
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Berlin Festival Entry — Film selected for 9th Berlin International Film Festival. Location: Film Metadata
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Cast Compilation Complete — Full cast roster finalized in reference. Location: Cast Listing
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IMDb Reference Link — External database link provided for verification. Location: External Links
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Film Era Context — 1959 Mexican cinema context established. Location: Film Metadata
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Director's Vision — Roberto Gavaldón's direction noted. Location: Film Metadata
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Cast Hierarchy — Character importance ranking implied by list order. Location: Cast Listing
Reference Consolidation
External links and final cast details are compiled. The provided reference material concludes.
Key Events
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Cast Hierarchy — Character importance ranking implied by list order. Location: Cast Listing
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Festival Recognition — International festival submission confirmed. Location: Film Metadata
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Reference Compilation — All provided metadata and cast consolidated. Location: External Links
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Cast List Finalization — Complete cast roster presented. Location: Cast Listing
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Metadata Summary — Film details and cast information concluded. Location: Film Metadata
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Reference Closure — Provided plot reference ends. Location: External Links
This typical Mexican melodrama is set in a coastal fishing village where a wealthy fisherman lives with his wife and young son. Their lives are turned upside down when an American of dubious morality comes into town. The American and the fisherman's wife had been lovers years and years ago -- and now the fisherman begins to suspect that the son he always thought was his, is really the offspring of this foreign intruder.