Soledad's Shawl

Soledad's Shawl

6.5IMDb Score
Released:1952-11-13
Genre:Drama
Duration:111 min
Country:Mexico
Director:Roberto Gavaldón
Actors:Arturo de Córdova, Pedro Armendáriz, Estela Inda, Domingo Soler, Carlos López Moctezuma
Production:Cinematográfica TeleVoz

Overview:

Alberto Robles, a young doctor, is faced with the decision to surrender to a life full of comforts and luxuries or to continue dedicating himself body and soul to serving those who need it most.

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