La venganza (1958)

Director:

Juan Antonio Bardem

Writers:

Juan Antonio Bardem (screenplay), Juan Antonio Bardem (story)

Stars:

Carmen Sevilla, Raf Vallone, Jorge Mistral

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Carmen Sevilla	...	Andrea Díaz
Raf Vallone	...	Luis 'El Torcido'
Jorge Mistral	...	Juan Díaz
José Prada	...	Santiago 'El Viejo'
Manuel Alexandre	...	Pablo 'El Tinorio'
Manuel Peiró	...	Maxi 'El Chico'
Conchita Bautista	...	Cantante
José Marco Davó	...	Hombre 1
Rafael Bardem	...	Médico
Maria Zanoli	...	Madre
Xan das Bolas	...	Segador gallego
Rufino Inglés	...	Amo 1
Ángel Álvarez	...	Amo 2
Goyo Lebrero	...	Tonto
José Riesgo	...	Hombre 2

Storyline

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Italy Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

4 March 1960 (Finland)

Also Known As:

Vengeance

Filming Locations:

Alhambra, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Company Credits

Production Co:

Guión Producciones Cinematográficas, Suevia Films - Cesáreo González, Vides Cinematografica

Technical Specs

Runtime:

122 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Viva la clase media (1980)

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Soundtracks

Chorus 'Cantores de Madrid', conducted by José Parera

User Reviews

A failure

Oscar nominated 'La venganza' fails IMO because i can see the real origin of the conflict between the two antagonists principal characters. Then, all the discussions that they have seems forced. The movie tries to embrace too many topics, too. 5/10.