---
title: "Talpa"
year: 1956
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/talpa-1956"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 199243
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Talpa (1956) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/talpa-1956

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Talpa is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Cinematográfica Latina. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A brother's betrayal sparks divine vengeance in a sweeping Mexican drama."

### Why Watch
- Grand production values
- Strong performances by Victor Manuel Mendoza and Lilia Prado
- Explores themes of loyalty and retribution

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing can feel slow
- Moral message is overt
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains adultery and religious retribution, making it suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, melodramatic, moralistic, period

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alfredo B. Crevenna
- **Networks / Studios**: Cinematográfica Latina

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lilia Prado** as *Juana*
- **Víctor Manuel Mendoza** as *Tanilo*
- **Jaime Fernández** as *Esteban*
- **Hortensia Santoveña** as *La mère*
- **Leonor Llausás** as *La presumida*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Talpa?
It was directed by Alfredo B. Crevenna.

### Q: What is the main storyline?
It follows two brothers, with the younger taking over the family blacksmith business and beginning an affair with his brother's wife, leading to divine retribution.

### Q: How long is the film?
The original release runs about 87 minutes (approximately 1 hour 24 minutes).

### Q: Which actors play the brothers?
Victor Manuel Mendoza portrays the older brother Tanilo, and Jamie Fernandez plays the younger brother Estaban.

### Q: What genre does Talpa belong to?
Talpa is classified as a drama film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Talpa — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/199243)
- [Talpa (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talpa_(film))
- [Talpa (1956) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/talpa)
- [Talpa (mammal) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talpa_(mammal))

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