The Widow of Montiel
1979, Spanish. Directed by Miguel Littín.
Mexican drama film directed by Miguel Littín. It is based on a short story of the same name by Gabriel García Marquez. It was entered into the 30th Berlin International Film Festival
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 30 November 1979
- Original title
- La viuda de Montiel
- Country
- Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela
- Written by
- Miguel Littín, José Agustín
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What The Widow of Montiel is based on
The Widow of Montiel is adapted from a novel.
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The Widow of Montiel runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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The Widow of Montiel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 November 1979. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Widow of Montiel?
If you liked The Widow of Montiel, try Girl in the Box, Until the End of the World, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds.
Who directed The Widow of Montiel?
The Widow of Montiel (1979) was directed by Miguel Littín and stars Geraldine Chaplin, Nelson Villagra, Katy Jurado.
What is The Widow of Montiel based on?
The Widow of Montiel is adapted from a novel.