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.

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Cast

Verónica Castro

Leonarda Ruán

Juan Soler

Génaro Onchi

Guillermo Capetillo

Hermilo Jaimez

Alma Delfina

Magdalena

Jorge Martínez de Hoyos

Chucho Ríos

José Carlos Ruiz

Arcadio

Salvador Sánchez

Consejo Serratos

Lilia Aragón

La Tapanca

Patricia Reyes Spíndola

Martina

Kuno Becker

Hermilio Jaimez

Enrique Rocha

Ruán

Arcelia Ramírez

Ignacia Rentería