Under a Spell(1999)
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Under a Spell Synopsis
In the Yucatan coast of the thirties , Elisha, a boy of 13, is initiated into the art of love by Felipa , his schoolteacher. After discovering the relationship, Felipa runs away from the village , leaving Elisha mired in nostalgia. Forced to marry another woman and lead a routine life , recalling the years passed Eliseo romance with Felipa until ten years later, the woman returns , removing his wounds and changing forever the life of Elisha , his family and the whole town
Under a Spell (1999) is a romance and drama film directed by Carlos Carrera, released on February 19, 1999 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Blanca Guerra, Mario Zaragoza, Daniel Acuña and Luis Fernando Peña. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Carlos Carrera
- Writers:
- Martín Salinas, Carlos Carrera, Marcel Sisniega
- Producers:
- Guillermo del Toro, Bertha Navarro
- Cinematographer:
- Rodrigo Prieto
- Production:
- Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad, Tequila Gang, Mexican Institute of Cinematography (IMCINE), Pueblo Viejo Producciones, Tabasco Films, Salamandra Producciones, FFCC
- Status:
- Released
Under a Spell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Blanca Guerra
as Felipa / Teacher
Mario Zaragoza
as Eliseo
- Daniel Acuña
Daniel Acuña
as Eliseo (Young)
Luis Fernando Peña
as Burro
Vanessa Bauche
as Magda - Eliseo's elder sister
Rodolfo Arias
as Rey Reyes
- Ricardo Rentería
Ricardo Rentería
as Rafael (Young)
Luisa Huertas
as María - Eliseo's Mother
Elpidia Carrillo
as Esposa del brujo - Sorcerer's wife
Mayra Sérbulo
as Lupita - Eliseo's wife
- Gabriela Murray
Gabriela Murray
as Leticia
Guillermo Gil
as Lucio
Key crew
Directed by Carlos Carrera, written by Martín Salinas, Carlos Carrera and Marcel Sisniega, produced by Guillermo del Toro and Bertha Navarro.
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Under a Spell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 22 ratings.
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Under a Spell – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Under a Spell online?
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Under a Spell (1999) is available to stream on Nuestro Cine MX. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Under a Spell?
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The main cast of Under a Spell (1999) includes Blanca Guerra, Mario Zaragoza, Daniel Acuña, Luis Fernando Peña and Vanessa Bauche. The film was directed by Carlos Carrera. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Under a Spell released?
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Under a Spell was released on February 19, 1999 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Under a Spell worth watching?
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Under a Spell (1999) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.