

Family · Drama
Overview
A young Mexican boy tirelessly tries to save his pet bull from death at the hands of a celebrated matador.
Top Cast


Michel Ray
Michel Ray
Leonardo
Michel Ray
Leonardo


Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
Rafael Rosillo
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
Rafael Rosillo


Elsa Cárdenas
Elsa Cárdenas
Maria
Elsa Cárdenas
Maria


Carlos Navarro
Carlos Navarro
Don Alejandro
Carlos Navarro
Don Alejandro


Joi Lansing
Joi Lansing
Marion Randall
Joi Lansing
Marion Randall


Rafael Alcayde
Rafael Alcayde
Señor Vargas (uncredited)
Rafael Alcayde
Señor Vargas (uncredited)


Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.
Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.
Father Valverde (uncredited)
Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.
Father Valverde (uncredited)
Fermín Rivera
Fermín Rivera
The Bullfighter
Fermín Rivera
The Bullfighter
Jorge Treviño
Jorge Treviño
Salvador
Jorge Treviño
Salvador
Carlos Fernández
Carlos Fernández
Manuel
Carlos Fernández
Manuel
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