In mid-nineteenth century Guanajuato, the beauty and charm of the young heiress Amalia conquers the lowly foreman Ricardo with fatal results. Prevented from consummating their love, Ricardo is going to Guanajuato where again later become the rich owner of a mine. On his return, fate has prepared a tragic encounter with Amalia.

Dolores del Río
as Amalita de los Robles

Pedro Armendáriz
as Ricardo Rojas

Julio Villarreal
as Don Fernando

Alberto Galán
as Luis Felipe

Paco Fuentes
as Don Enrique

Arturo Soto Rangel
as Señor Cura

Elba Álvarez
as Mercedes

Conchita Sáenz
as Nicanora

Maruja Grifell
as Matilde

Roberto Cañedo
as Alberto