La zandunga (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, La zandunga is a drama and romance film directed by Fernando de Fuentes, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. It is the story of a beautiful Tehuana woman who falls in love with a sailor who leaves with the promise of returning, but due to her delay she decides to accept a former suitor as her husband. Finally, when the marriage is about to materialize, the sailor returns creating an emotional conflict in her that is resolved thanks to her fiancé who, by intuiting her true feelings, leaves her free to stay with the sailor
Who’s in it. La zandunga stars Lupe Vélez as Lupe, Arturo de Córdova as Juancho, Joaquín Pardavé as Don Catarino, el alcalde and Carlos López as El secretario, Don Chencho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, La zandunga has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La zandunga page.
If you liked it. Fans of La zandunga tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La zandunga (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La zandunga change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La zandunga worth watching?
- La zandunga holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La zandunga?
- La zandunga stars Lupe Vélez, Arturo de Córdova, Joaquín Pardavé, Carlos López and Rafael Falcon.
- When was La zandunga released?
- La zandunga was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.