Monday Morning Maybe

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La Cucaracha

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1959 | 97 min | Drama, Romance, War

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and anyone interested in what war does to ordinary people. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something. Fans of Doctor Zhivago or Casablanca should feel right at home.
The mood
Intense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

The Mexican Revolution serves as a backdrop to a torrid love triangle composed of three freedom fighters: a colonel, a widow, and a fiery female soldier.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Cannes award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ismael Rodríguez

  • María FélixRefugio / La cucaracha
  • Emilio FernándezCoronel Antonio Zeta
  • Dolores del RíoIsabel Puente
  • Antonio AguilarCapitán Ventura
  • Flor SilvestreLola
  • Ignacio López TarsoTrinidad
  • Cuco SánchezCantante / soldatul cântăreț
  • Irma TorresSoldadera
  • Miguel ManzanoGabriel Fuentes
  • Lupe CarrilesTrompeta