Aventurera (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1950, Aventurera is a drama film directed by Alberto Gout, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Left alone after her mother runs off with another man and her father kills himself, Elena attempts to make a new life for herself in a new city. Believing he's a friend, Elena goes to dinner with "Pretty Boy" Lucio, but he drugs her champagne and sells her to Rosaura, who runs a brothel out of her nightclub. Elena becomes a sensation as a dancer, but all the while she nurtures plans of revenge against those who have conspired against her.
Who’s in it. Aventurera stars Ninón Sevilla as Elena Tejero, Tito Junco as Lucio Saenz, Andrea Palma as Rosaura de Cervera and Rubén Rojo as Mario Cervera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Aventurera sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aventurera page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aventurera tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aventurera (1950)?
- In US, Aventurera is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aventurera worth watching?
- Aventurera holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Aventurera?
- Aventurera stars Ninón Sevilla, Tito Junco, Andrea Palma, Rubén Rojo and Miguel Inclán.
- When was Aventurera released?
- Aventurera was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.