La Choca
La Choca is a 1974 Mexican drama film directed by Emilio Fernández and starring Pilar Pellicer. It won the Ariel Award for Best Picture at the 17th [Ariel Awards] in 1975.
Plot summary
In the jungle of Guatemala, La Choca is a rude woman trying to resist everything, however, she succumbs in front of the carnal desire for El Guacho, a bandit who killed her husband and attacked her family. Audias unsuccessfully tries to rape Flor, Choca's sister in law. In the following days Flor and El Guacho get involved in a sexual relationship which infuriates Choca, who in retaliation kills Flor, El Guacho and Audias. The film closes with a scene where Choca leaves town with her son in search for a better education for him.Cast
- Pilar Pellicer as La Choca
- Gregorio Casal as El Guacho
- Juanito Guerra Arellano as Martincito
- Mercedes Carreño as Flor
- Armando Silvestre as Fabiel
- Salvador [Sánchez (actor)|Salvador Sánchez] as Audias
- Chano Urueta as Don Pomposo