''Amor y sexo (Safo '63)'' ("Love and Sex (Sappho '63)") is a 1964 Mexican film. It was directed by
Luis Alcoriza and starred
María Félix and
Julio Alemán. It was premiered in Mexico on 5 May 1964. The movie is based on the French writer
Alphonse Daudet
Alphonse Daudet (; 13 May 184016 December 1897) was a French novelist. He was the husband of Julia Daudet and father of Edmée, Léon and Lucien Daudet.
Early life
Daudet was born in Nîmes, France. His family, on both sides, belonged to the ''bo ...
's novel ''Safo''.
Plot
Diana (
María Félix) is a mature woman with a life full of romantic adventures, living a life of prostitution and drugs in Mexico's high society. Diana falls in love with Raul (
Julio Alemán), a man 10 years younger than her. Diana harbours a big secret in the form of a former lover, whom she visits in prison every week. Soon, Diana's life and her past become a torment for Raúl.
Cast
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María Félix - Diana
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Julio Alemán - Raúl Solana
* Julio Aldama - Mauricio
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Augusto Benedico
Augusto Benedico (December 20, 1909 – January 19, 1992), born ''Augusto Pérez Lias'', was a Mexican actor of Spanish origin best known for his role as "Don Alberto Salvatierra" in the soap opera ''Los ricos también lloran'' and his role as "Do ...
- Carlos
* José Gálvez - Licenciado Miguel Gaudal
* Laura Garcés - Laura
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Fernando Luján - "Gallina"
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Rogelio Guerra - Interno
External links
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1964 films
Mexican drama films
1960s Spanish-language films
Films based on works by Alphonse Daudet
Films directed by Luis Alcoriza
1960s Mexican films
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