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The Woman and the Beast 1959

★ 5.25 votes85 min📅 1959-07-23

When a compassionate nurse discovers she has a twin sister living a life of moral abandon, she faces a profound moral dilemma that blurs the line between duty and desire.

Director: Alfonso Corona Blake

Cast

Ana Luisa Peluffo
Ana Luisa Peluffo
Laura Moreno / Vicky
Carlos Cores
Carlos Cores
Dr. Enrique Molina
Rubén Rojo
Rubén Rojo
Martín
Fanny Schiller
Fanny Schiller
La Mariposa
Francisco Jambrina
Francisco Jambrina
Dr. Andrade
Consuelo Monteagudo
Srita. Ocampo
Manuel Arvide
Insp. Jiménez
Enrique García Álvarez
Enrique García Álvarez
Director de sanatorio
José Muñoz
Policía
José Chávez
José Chávez
Ferrocarrilero asesinado (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is *The Woman and the Beast (1959)* about?

The film follows a dedicated nurse who learns she has a twin sister leading a morally corrupt life. As she grapples with her sister's influence, the nurse's own sense of identity and morality is tested in this tense, character-driven drama.

Who directed *The Woman and the Beast*?

Alfonso Corona Blake directed *The Woman and the Beast (1959)*, bringing a sharp eye for psychological tension to the Mexican cinema of the era.

Who stars in *The Woman and the Beast*?

The film stars Ana Luisa Peluffo, Carlos Cores, Rubén Rojo, Fanny Schiller, and Francisco Jambrina in a gripping ensemble cast.

Is *The Woman and the Beast (1959)* worth watching?

While not widely rated, the film's blend of mystery and drama makes it a compelling watch for fans of classic psychological thrillers. Its exploration of duality and moral conflict holds appeal for those interested in character-driven narratives.

How long is *The Woman and the Beast*?

The runtime of *The Woman and the Beast (1959)* is 85 minutes.

About The Woman and the Beast (1959) — A Nurse's Duality Unravels in a Classic Mexican Psychological Thriller

When a compassionate nurse discovers she has a twin sister living a life of moral abandon, she faces a profound moral dilemma that blurs the line between duty and desire. Directed by Alfonso Corona Blake, *The Woman and the Beast (1959)* weaves a psychological thriller steeped in mystery and drama, exploring the duality of human nature against a backdrop of mid-century tension.

Ana Luisa Peluffo delivers a standout performance as the virtuous nurse torn between her saintly persona and the dark allure of her reckless sister, embodied by Fanny Schiller in a role that oscillates between seduction and menace. With Carlos Cores and Rubén Rojo adding layers of intrigue and conflict, the film crafts a haunting atmosphere where identity and morality collide, leaving audiences questioning where virtue ends and vice begins.