Mary Magdalene, Sinner of Magdala

Mary Magdalene, Sinner of Magdala

Mary Magdalene, Sinner of Magdala

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Mary Magdalene, Sinner of Magdala

1946

1h 54m

5.8(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

The story of Mary Magdalene from being a sinner to follow Jesus Christ.

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11 members

Acting

Medea de Novara

María Magdalena

Medea de Novara

Writing

Luis Alcoriza

Jesús Nazareno

Luis Alcoriza

Acting

Tito Junco

Judas Iscariote

Tito Junco

Acting

José Baviera

Poncio Pilatos

José Baviera

Acting

Luana Alcañiz

La Virgen María

Luana Alcañiz

Acting

Carlos Villarías

Pedro

Carlos Villarías

Acting

Rafael Banquells

Juan

Rafael Banquells

Acting

Tito Novaro

Principe Ra-Ho-Tep

Tito Novaro

Acting

Arturo Soto Rangel

Joseph

Arturo Soto Rangel

Acting

Eduardo Arozamena

Caifás

Eduardo Arozamena

Acting

Víctor Urruchúa

Criado de Pilatos (uncredited)

Víctor Urruchúa

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