La cera virgen (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1972, La cera virgen is a comedy and music film directed by José María Forqué, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. María works in a hostess bar in Madrid because, forced by the Puritans of her little village, she had to leave accused of public scandal just for having kissed her boyfriend. María, together with her three sisters, decides to return and builds a club in the village faced with the scandalized don Florencio, a repressed banker and overlord who secretly desires María. In order to go unnoticed, María and her sisters run the club through a wax-chandler's shop where the majority of men of the village will parade, which excites even more the lascivious and hypocritical don Florencio.
Who’s in it. La cera virgen stars Carmen Sevilla as María, José Luis López Vázquez as Don Florencio, Maribel Martín as Paula and Julia Caba Alba as Alcahueta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, La cera virgen sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La cera virgen page.
If you liked it. Fans of La cera virgen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La cera virgen (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La cera virgen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La cera virgen worth watching?
- La cera virgen holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La cera virgen?
- La cera virgen stars Carmen Sevilla, José Luis López Vázquez, Maribel Martín, Julia Caba Alba and Valentín Tornos.
- When was La cera virgen released?
- La cera virgen was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.