The Virgin of Lust
In Vera Cruz in the 1940s, Nacho, an Indian, waits tables at Don Lázaro's café at Hotel Ofélia. He falls for Lola, an opium-addicted, alcoholic whore who's hopelessly in love with Gardenia Wilson, a masked wrestler who slept with her once but knows she's unbalanced. Don Lázaro warns Nacho about Lola, and Nacho knows his love will be unrequited, but he'll do anything, regardless of how degrading, to be near her. Lola, for her part, can be sadistic. Republican exiles who are regulars at the café encourage Lola's desire to assassinate Franco. Nacho in turn mixes this political mirage with his fascination with the plot of "The Mikado." Where do fantasies and obsessions lead?
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Where is The Virgin of Lust streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé | — |
About The Virgin of Lust
The Virgin of Lust is a 2002 Spanish-language drama, fantasy and romance film directed by Arturo Ripstein. The cast is led by Juan Diego, Ariadna Gil, Luis Felipe Tovar. It has a runtime of 2h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.
The Virgin of Lust was produced by Mate Producciones S.A., Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad, and Fado Filmes and made in Mexico and Portugal. It was released on August 30, 2002.
- Director
- Arturo Ripstein
- Writers
- Max Aub, Paz Alicia Garciadiego
- Release date
- August 30, 2002
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Mexico, Portugal
- Production
- Mate Producciones S.A., Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad, Fado Filmes
The Virgin of Lust cast & crew
The Virgin of Lust was directed by Arturo Ripstein and written by Max Aub and Paz Alicia Garciadiego.
The cast features Juan Diego as Gimeno-Mikado, Ariadna Gil as Lola, Luis Felipe Tovar as Nacho, Patricia Reyes Spíndola as Raquel, Julián Pastor as Don Lázaro, and Alberto Estrella as Gardenia.
Is The Virgin of Lust worth watching?
The Virgin of Lust holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 138 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 31m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, fantasy, and romance, The Virgin of Lust is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Virgin of Lust
Juan Diego
Gimeno-Mikado
Ariadna Gil
Lola
Luis Felipe Tovar
Nacho
Patricia Reyes Spíndola
Raquel
Julián Pastor
Don Lázaro
Alberto Estrella
Gardenia
Daniel Giménez Cacho
Toledano
Eligio Meléndez
Don Nemesio
Carmen Madrid
Imelda
Carlos Chávez
Ezequiel
Gonçalo Diniz
Fabregats
The Virgin of Lust — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Virgin of Lust in United States?
The Virgin of Lust is streaming on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is The Virgin of Lust on The Roku Channel?
Yes — The Virgin of Lust is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Virgin of Lust in?
The Virgin of Lust is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Virgin of Lust?
The Virgin of Lust runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
▸What is The Virgin of Lust rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 138 ratings.
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