Flor de mayo (1959): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1959 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1959, Flor de mayo is a drama film directed by Roberto Gavaldón, running about 115 minutes. “A startling story of one moment of Burning Ecstacy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Flor de mayo stars María Félix as Magdalena Gamboa, Jack Palance as Jim Gatsby, Pedro Armendáriz as Pepe Gamboa and Juan Múzquiz as Pepito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Flor de mayo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flor de mayo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flor de mayo tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Flor de mayo (1959)?
- In USA, Flor de mayo is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flor de mayo worth watching?
- Flor de mayo holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flor de mayo?
- Flor de mayo stars María Félix, Jack Palance, Pedro Armendáriz, Juan Múzquiz and Paul Stewart.
- When was Flor de mayo released?
- Flor de mayo was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.