Javier is used to make the best of his military life. When a companion is killed in his place, he makes up his mind and enters religious life. Reencountering his rich and spoiled family will show him that not all the battles were fought...
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Cast
| Fernando Fernán Gómez | ... |
Javier Mendoza 'Balarrasa'
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| María Rosa Salgado | ... |
Mayte Mendoza
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| Dina Sten | ... |
Lina Mendoza
(as Dina Stein)
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| Luis Prendes | ... |
Fernando Mendoza
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| Eduardo Fajardo | ... |
Mario Santos
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| Jesús Tordesillas | ... |
Don Carlos Mendoza
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| Maruchi Fresno | ... |
Elena
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| Mario Berriatúa | ... |
Teniente Hernández
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| José María Rodero | ... |
Octavio
(as Jose Mª Rodero)
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| Julia Caba Alba | ... |
Faustina
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| Gérard Tichy | ... |
Zanders
(as Gerard Tichy)
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| Virginia de Matos | ... |
Nina
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Gary Land | ... |
Juanjo
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| Félix Dafauce | ... |
Hombre del aeropuerto
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| Fernando Aguirre | ... |
Don Valentin
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Miguel Pastor | ... |
Capellán
(as Miguel Pastor Mata)
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| Francisco Bernal | ... |
Emiliano
(as Paco Bernal)
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| Mónica Pastrana |
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Alfonso de Córdoba | ... |
Alférez
(as Alfonso Córdoba)
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| Manuel de Juan | ... |
Rector
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Chano Conde | ... |
Teniente
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| Domingo Rivas | ... |
Comandante
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Mariano Alcón |
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José Osorio | ... |
Teniente médico
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Lola del Pino | ... |
Mujer en fiesta con militares
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María Luisa Abad |
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Patro Navarrete |
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| Francisco Arenzana | ... |
Soldado
(as Francisco Orensana)
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Manolita Martínez |
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Abdilio R. Montes | ... |
(as Abdilio Montes)
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Marta Rizo |
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José María Martín | ... |
Sargento
(as Jose Mª Martin)
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| Manolo Morán | ... |
Desiderio
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| José Bódalo | ... |
Presidente del club
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Francisco Orensana |
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| Rafael Calvo Revilla | ... |
Camarero (uncredited)
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Directed by
| José Antonio Nieves Conde | ... | (as J.A. Nieves Conde) |
Written by
| Vicente Escrivá | ... | (story) |
| Vicente Escrivá | ... | (screenplay) |
| Vicente Escrivá | ... | (dialogue) |
Music by
| Jesús García Leoz | ... | (as Maestro Leoz) |
Cinematography by
| Manuel Berenguer | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Juan Serra | ||
Editorial Department
| Antonio Pérez | ... | assistant editor (as A. Pérez) |
| Antonio Ramírez de Loaysa | ... | assistant editor (as A. Ramírez) |
Set Decoration by
| Pierre Schild | ||
Makeup Department
| José Echevarría | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Julia González | ... | hair stylist |
| Rodrigo Gurrucharri | ... | makeup artist (as Rodrigo Gurucharri) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Domingo Pruña | ... | assistant director (as Domingo Pruna) |
| José Castedo | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Rafael Pellicer | ... | artist: Balarrasa's mother portrait |
| Francisco Prósper | ... | construction coordinator |
Sound Department
| Antonio Alonso | ... | sound technician |
| Jaime Torrens | ... | technical sound engineer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Francisco Araña | ... | assistant camera (as F. Arana) |
| José F. Aguayo | ... | operator: seminary of Salamanca |
| Félix Mirón | ... | camera operator (as F. Mirón) |
| E. Noig | ... | assistant camera |
| Antonio Ortas | ... | still photographer (as A. Ortas) |
| Francisco Sempere | ... | camera operator (as F. Sempere) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Manuel Pertegaz | ... | costumes: women (as Pertegaz) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Manuel de la Cueva | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Pedro Coll | ... | second production assistant |
| Javier María Echenique | ... | religious advisor (as Rvdo. P. Javier Mª Echenique) |
| Tomás de la Plaza Alonso | ... | production secretary (as T. de la Plaza Alonso) |
| Enrique Rivas | ... | first production assistant |
| Monseñor Ángel Sagarmínaga | ... | religious advisor (as Mons. D. Ángel Sagarmínaga) |
| Rafael Calvo Revilla | ... | voice dubbing: Manuel De Juan (uncredited) |
| Mari Ángeles Herranz | ... | voice dubbing: Dina Sten (uncredited) |
| Fernando Sancho | ... | voice dubbing: Gérard Tichy (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Compañía Industrial Film Español S.A. (CIFESA)
- Divisa Home Video (2016) (Spain) (DVD)
- Vídeo Mercury Films (1950) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Peris Hermanos (wardrobe)
- Luna (furniture)
- Sevilla Films (studio)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Javier is used to make the best of his military life. When a companion is killed in his place, he makes up his mind and enters religious life. Reencountering his rich and spoiled family will show him that not all the battles were fought during the war. Written by BSK |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | References The Secret Fury (1950). See more » |