A sailor gets beat up TWICE, loses his memory, and still has time to sing rancheras. Mexican melodrama doesn't play.
A sailor decides to marry his girlfriend, but her boss is in love with her and orders a beating for her boyfriend. Once the sailor regains consciousness, he is accused of murder and must flee. Once he gets to the port, however, he is beaten again, losing his memory as a consequence.
Acting
Javier Solís smolders through amnesia like it's a lifestyle choice.
Score
Ruth Fernández belts while tragedy unfolds. Priorities, people.
Director
Ramón Pereda
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of Mexico's 'Ranchera film' boom, where rural poverty met pop-star charisma and everyone suffered beautifully.
Javier Solís was a massive recording star; this film cashed in on his voice while giving him maximum suffering close-ups.
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