The Dog in The Manger

– Diana, the Countess of Belflor, is an intelligent, impulsive woman in love with her secretary, Teodo..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 59 Minutes
Release Year:
1996
Original Name:
El Perro Del Hortelano
The Dog in the Manger (1996) - Also known as El Perro Del Hortelano

Diana, the Countess of Belflor, is an intelligent, impulsive woman in love with her secretary, Teodoro. He is engaged to Marcela, one of the countess's ladies in waiting. When the countess finds out about the engagement, driven by jealousy, she does everything possible to separate the lovers. Film adaptation of the play by Lope de Vega that respects the text in verse

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Release Date:

27 Nov 1996

Language:

Spanish

Director:

Pilar Miró

Writer:

Félix Lope de Vega (play), Pilar Miró, Rafael Pérez Sierra

Main Actors:

Emma Suárez, Carmelo Gómez, Fernando Conde, Ana Duato

Plot:

Diana, Duchess of Belflor, is a smart and attractive young lady who is in love with his secretary Teodoro, but he is engaged to Marcela, a lady-in-waiting of the Duchess. Diana, driven by jealousy and envy, tries to separate the two lovers.

Awards:

12 wins & 6 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10