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El principio

5.519732h 15mMovieActionDramaHistory

Mexico is in the midst of Revolution when the protagonist returns after studying in Paris to find his native town in Chihuahua occupied by Francisco Villa’s revolutionary forces. He visits his deserted home and remembers people and events…

DirectorGonzalo Martínez Ortega
WriterGonzalo Martínez Ortega
ProducersVíctor Junco·José Luis Bueno

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El principio isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Mexico. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Gonzalo Martínez Ortega

LVLucha Villa
Lucha Villa
María del Rayo, la Coquena
NBNarciso Busquets
Narciso Busquets
Don Ernesto Domínguez
AGAndrés García
Andrés García
Luciano
FBFernando Balzaretti
Fernando Balzaretti
David Domínguez
SBSergio Bustamante
Sergio Bustamante
Don Pancho
ACAurora Clavel
Aurora Clavel
Madre Soldadera
PAPatricia Aspíllaga
Patricia Aspíllaga
Claudia Guadalajara
EMEvangelina Martínez
Evangelina Martínez
Petrita
BRBruno Rey
Bruno Rey
General Cardiel
LMLina Montes
Lina Montes
Doña Cuca
AAArmando Acosta
Armando Acosta
El Cura
GAGregorio Acosta
Gregorio Acosta
General Francisco Villa

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