Don Juan (1950)
8/10
Don Juan
29 April 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Freely based on José Zorrilla play, the film tells the story of Don Juan, a braggart, lover, seducer and swashbuckling ladies man who spends his life conquering women in Venice. When he receives a royal forgiveness due to his dying father appeals, he returns to Spain only to claim for his heritage and continue with his dissipated way of life. *Spoiler* But things change when he meets Doña Inés, the daughter of the local commander and falls for her, leading to his final redemption. *End of Spoiler* Unusually well done Spanish production that benefits itself from nice acting performances and a witty dialogue script by Carlos Blanco and the director himself. Antonio Vilar stars as Don Juan Tenorio. This Portuguese actor began working as a newspaperman and had a long career in Spanish post-war cinema although probably never could hear his own voice, as due to his strong Portuguese accent, he have always had his voice dubbed to Spanish. His most remembered part was in Spanish film "El Judas". Enric Guitart, famous Catalan theatre actor, does an excellent job as Don Juan's rival Don Luis Mejía. María Rosa Salgado plays the role of Doña Inés in a proper sweet and candid way and French actress Annabella *Spoiler* plays a not-so-cynical as she pretends English lady who finally falls for Don Juan. *End of spoiler* Overall a nice and entertaining adventure film that runs faster than its 124 minutes long and that deserves a better consideration. Well worth a view.
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