In Self Defense
1917, Spanish. Directed by Joaquín Coss.
The recently orphaned Enriqueta has to work to earn a living; She finds a job with the widower Julio Mancera, for whom she works as governess for her little daughter. After a while, the two fall in love and get married. But then, Julio's cousin Eva returns from Europe and tries to separate the couple. She is almost successful, but her plans are thwarted at a party she throws for Julio and his friends, where she is surprised by Julio, Enriqueta, and the other guests in a compromising situation with Julio's best friend, Mauricio.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 14 June 1917
- Original title
- En defensa propia
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Mimí Derba
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In Self Defense runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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In Self Defense isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 June 1917. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed In Self Defense?
In Self Defense (1917) was directed by Joaquín Coss and stars Mimí Derba, María Caballé, Julio Taboada.