The Coward

The Coward

The Coward

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The Coward

1953

1h 55m

6.7(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

A stranded ship. A man and two boys go to its rescue - uncle Arturo and his two nephews. The ship is empty, except for a little girl - the only survivor.

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Irasema Dilián

Mara

Irasema Dilián

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Ernesto Alonso

Arturo

Ernesto Alonso

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Carlos Navarro

Roberto

Carlos Navarro

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Carlos Agostí

Julio

Carlos Agostí

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Andrea Palma

Irene, hermana de Arturo

Andrea Palma

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Giuseppe Di Stefano

Cantante

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Angélica María

Mara, niña

Angélica María

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Marina Herrera

Lupita, criada

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Héctor Mateos

Comisario

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Ángel Merino

Marino

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