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Silvia Pinal

Mexican actress
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    Viridiana

    …the beautiful Viridiana (played by Silvia Pinal), on the verge of taking her final vows as a nun. Before doing so, she is persuaded by her Mother Superior to visit her uncle (played by Fernando Rey), who has long been her benefactor. Once at his estate, Viridiana becomes the victim…

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    …the beautiful Viridiana (played by Silvia Pinal), on the verge of taking her final vows as a nun. Before doing so, she is persuaded by her Mother Superior to visit her uncle (played by Fernando Rey), who has long been her benefactor. Once at his estate, Viridiana becomes the victim…

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