La Leona de Castilla (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1951, La Leona de Castilla is a drama, war and history film directed by Juan de Orduña, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Crown of Castile, 1520. The Comuneros rise up against Charles I, king of Castile and Aragon and emperor of the Hispanic Monarchy. While Juan de Padilla, leader of the uprising, and his captains, Juan Bravo and Francisco Maldonado, fight against the imperial armies, his wife, María de Pacheco, rules the city of Toledo, capital of the rebels.
Who’s in it. La Leona de Castilla stars Amparo Rivelles as María de Pacheco, Virgílio Teixeira as Pedro de Guzmán, Alfredo Mayo as Manrique and Manuel Luna as Ramiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, La Leona de Castilla 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 Leona de Castilla page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Leona de Castilla tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Leona de Castilla (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Leona de Castilla change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Leona de Castilla worth watching?
- La Leona de Castilla holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Leona de Castilla?
- La Leona de Castilla stars Amparo Rivelles, Virgílio Teixeira, Alfredo Mayo, Manuel Luna and Eduardo Fajardo.
- When was La Leona de Castilla released?
- La Leona de Castilla was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.