La Generala (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1971, La Generala is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Juan Ibáñez, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Mexican Revolution, a hardened and rich lady landowner is overtaken by the violence of the times. Losing her land and house, she falls in love with a revolutionary leader that is killed by a sadistic and corrupt federal officer. She takes the revolutionary flag and leads a rampage of violence and destruction.
Who’s in it. La Generala stars María Félix as Mariana Sampedro, La Generala, Carlos Bracho as Manuel Sampedro, ingeniero Alejandro Robles Escandón, Ernesto Gómez Cruz as Cómplice de Feliciano and Ignacio López Tarso as Rosauro Márquez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, La Generala has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and ViX Premium Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Generala page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Generala tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Generala (1971)?
- In US, La Generala is available to stream on YouTube TV and ViX Premium Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Generala worth watching?
- La Generala holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Generala?
- La Generala stars María Félix, Carlos Bracho, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Ignacio López Tarso and Salvador Sánchez.
- When was La Generala released?
- La Generala was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.