Spanish political corruption in petticoats and petticoat intrigue in politics.
Spain, 1850. In the midst of the electoral campaign, three young men use all their strategies to place themselves in Madrid as members of the national congress.
Costume
Sumptuous 1850s Madrid fashion that ages better than the politics.
Acting
Paola Barbara commands every scene she's in.
Director
Rafael Gil
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made during Franco's early years, the film's political cynicism about electoral corruption was allowed because it targeted the past, not present regime.
Fernando Rey was 21 here in an early role; he'd become Spain's most internationally recognized actor through Buñuel's films.
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