La Choca (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1974, La Choca is a drama film directed by Emilio Fernández, running about 94 minutes. “Here, under the law of the jungle, women are more female and men more beasts...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A smuggler lives far from civilization, in a hut in the jungle with his wife, La Choca, his son and his sister-in-law Flor. One day some men arrive, who accuse him of having betrayed them.
Who’s in it. La Choca stars Mercedes Carreño as Flor, Pilar Pellicer as la Choca, Gregorio Casal as Martin, el Gaucho and Armando Silvestre as Fabiel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, La Choca sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Choca page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Choca tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Choca (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Choca change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Choca worth watching?
- La Choca holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Choca?
- La Choca stars Mercedes Carreño, Pilar Pellicer, Gregorio Casal, Armando Silvestre and Chano Urueta.
- When was La Choca released?
- La Choca was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.