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Pueblo chico, infierno grande is a Mexican historical telenovela produced by José Alberto Castro for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from January 6 to August 1, 1997. Created by Javier Ruán and adapted by Javier Ruán, Mario Hernández, and Sergio Schmucler, the telenovela is based on a true story about Leonarda Ruán. It stars Verónica Castro, Juan Soler, and Guillermo Capetillo. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows Leonarda Ruán, a wealthy widow from the town of Nahuatzen who falls in love with Genaro Onchi, a young man from a humble background. Their relationship faces strong opposition from society, family conflicts, jealousy, and the return of people from Leonarda's past who try to separate them. As secrets and rivalries emerge, Leonarda and Genaro fight to protect their love against the judgment and traditions of their small town.
Last Episode Aired
1997-08-01
S1E150 — Episode 150
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Verónica Castro
Leonarda Ruán
Juan Soler
Génaro Onchi
Guillermo Capetillo
Hermilo Jaimez
Alma Delfina
Magdalena
Luis Gimeno
Padre Arceo
Jorge Martínez de Hoyos
Chucho Ríos
Alicia Montoya
Doña Hipólita
José Carlos Ruiz
Arcadio
Salvador Sánchez
Consejo Serratos
Lilia Aragón
La Tapanca
Patricia Reyes Spíndola
Martina
Kuno Becker
Hermilio Jaimez
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