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Three women, one lying creep, and a Mexican telenovela-level meltdown coming your way.
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El ídolo (1971)

melodrama with teeth70s sleaze chiccheating magnate chaos

Overview

The story of a magnate who is dedicated to doing shady business. This man is involved in a series of problems when his wife, his lover and his secretary find out about the relationship he has with each one.

Flag of MXMXSpanish
Content warning
corruption of powerfemale solidarity vs. betrayalmasculine ego collapseclass exploitation

Standout Aspects

Acting

Julio Alemán oozes perfectly punchable smarm.

Costume

Peak 1971 Mexican elite fashion crimes.

Best for:Solo: Guilty pleasure night with wine and judgment.·Friends: Roast the terrible man together.·Rewatch: Catch every shady business deal.
Heads up:Sexual Content: Multiple affairs, some dated seduction scenes.·Triggers: Manipulative relationship dynamics, emotional abuse.
Alfredo B. Crevenna

Director

Alfredo B. Crevenna

ReleasedJul 22, 1971
Runtime1h 40m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Películas Latinoamericanas S.A.

Top Cast

Julio Alemán

Julio Alemán

Don Carlos Durán

Zulma Faiad

Zulma Faiad

Katy Rojo

Jorge Lavat

Jorge Lavat

Roberto

Elsa Cárdenas

Elsa Cárdenas

Sara

Erna Martha Bauman

Erna Martha Bauman

Consuelo

Gregorio Casal

Gregorio Casal

Rodrigo

Martha Navarro

Martha Navarro

Lolita Collado

Federico Curiel

Federico Curiel

Sr Corvino

Queta Lavat

Queta Lavat

Raquel

Queta Carrasco

Queta Carrasco

Mujer reunión

Inés Murillo

Inés Murillo

Lupita

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Crevenna was a prolific director in Mexican cinema's 'sexy melodrama' boom, often exploring class tensions through wealthy villains.

Trivia

Zulma Faiad was a huge Argentina-Mexico crossover star; her casting as the lover added genuine box office heat.

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