
Black Crown
Seen it?1951 | 106 min | Drama, Mystery
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
- If you count yourself among anyone who loves trying to stay one step ahead and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight, this one's for you. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Shelve it next to Laura or Obsession.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
A woman suffers from amnesia after killing her husband, who was just about to demand a divorce for having found her engaging in an affair with a lover, who is only interested in her to find where some precious jewels are hidden.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- 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 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luis Saslavsky
- María FélixMara Russell
- Rossano BrazziAndrés
- Vittorio GassmanMauricio
- José María LadoSr. Russell
- Antonia PlanaSeñora Russell
- Avelino Santana
- Julia Caba AlbaFlora
- Manuel ArbóOrlando
- Antonia Herrero
- Félix FernándezEl jardinero