The Illegal(1979)
La ilegal
The Illegal Synopsis
Deceived over and over again by the whole world, a woman does not want to give up in the face of life's adversities.
The Illegal (1979) is a drama film directed by Arturo Ripstein, released on February 26, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Lucía Méndez, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Cristina Moreno and Gina Morett. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Arturo Ripstein
- Writers:
- Fernando Galiana
- Producers:
- Fabián Arnaud
- Cinematographer:
- Tomomi Kamata
- Production:
- Televicine
- Status:
- Released
The Illegal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lucía Méndez
as Claudia Bernal
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
as Felipe Leyva
- Cristina Moreno
Cristina Moreno
as Jennifer Leyva
Gina Morett
as Carmen Ortega
- Carlos Castañon
Carlos Castañon
as Coyote
- Claudio Martínez
Claudio Martínez
- Jorge Patiño
Jorge Patiño
as Don Tony
Fernando Allende
as Gabriel Ramirez
Jorge Luke
Sally Kirkland
as Don Tony's Girlfriend
Carlos Nieto
as Detective
Ray Stricklyn
as Ins Officer
Key crew
Directed by Arturo Ripstein, written by Fernando Galiana, produced by Fabián Arnaud.
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The Illegal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Illegal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Illegal online?
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Who stars in The Illegal?
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The main cast of The Illegal (1979) includes Lucía Méndez, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Cristina Moreno, Gina Morett and Carlos Castañon. The film was directed by Arturo Ripstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Illegal released?
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The Illegal was released on February 26, 1979 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Illegal worth watching?
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The Illegal (1979) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.