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The Fencing Master

Original title: El maestro de esgrima
  • 19921992
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
697
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The Fencing Master (1992)
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  • Thriller
A fencing master in pre-revolution Spain is hired to teach fencing to a beautiful young woman. Although he has never taught a woman before, he is fascinated by her and agrees. She wishes to ... Read allA fencing master in pre-revolution Spain is hired to teach fencing to a beautiful young woman. Although he has never taught a woman before, he is fascinated by her and agrees. She wishes to learn a particular thrust which he is famous for. When a local nobleman becomes involved w... Read allA fencing master in pre-revolution Spain is hired to teach fencing to a beautiful young woman. Although he has never taught a woman before, he is fascinated by her and agrees. She wishes to learn a particular thrust which he is famous for. When a local nobleman becomes involved with her the intrigue begins.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
697
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  • Director
    • Pedro Olea
  • Writers
    • Antonio Larreta
    • Pedro Olea
    • Francisco Prada
  • Stars
    • Omero Antonutti
    • Assumpta Serna
    • Joaquim de Almeida
Top credits
  • Director
    • Pedro Olea
  • Writers
    • Antonio Larreta
    • Pedro Olea
    • Francisco Prada
  • Stars
    • Omero Antonutti
    • Assumpta Serna
    • Joaquim de Almeida
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    • 7User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 8 nominations

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    Omero Antonutti
    Omero Antonutti
    • Astarloaas Astarloa
    Assumpta Serna
    Assumpta Serna
    • Adelaas Adela
    Joaquim de Almeida
    Joaquim de Almeida
    • Ayalaas Ayala
    José Luis López Vázquez
    José Luis López Vázquez
    • Campilloas Campillo
    Miguel Rellán
    Miguel Rellán
    • Cárcelesas Cárceles
    Alberto Closas
    Alberto Closas
    • Salanovaas Salanova
    Elisa Matilla
    Elisa Matilla
    • Lucíaas Lucía
    Ramón Goyanes
    • Isidroas Isidro
    Juan Jesús Valverde
    Juan Jesús Valverde
    • Carreñoas Carreño
    Francisco Vidal
    Francisco Vidal
    • Romeroas Romero
    Tomás Repila
    • Gustavoas Gustavo
    Marcos Tizón
    • Alejandroas Alejandro
    Miguel Ángel Salomón
    • Heraldicoas Heraldico
    Sonsoles Benedicto
    • Rosaas Rosa
    Pablo Viña
    • Criado de Ayalaas Criado de Ayala
    Roberto Díaz Gomar
    Roberto Díaz Gomar
    • Caboas Cabo
    Rafael Vaquero
    • Riosecoas Rioseco
    Carmen Segarra
    • Juliaas Julia
    • Director
      • Pedro Olea
    • Writers
      • Antonio Larreta
      • Pedro Olea
      • Francisco Prada
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    • Trivia
      Ramón Langa provided the voice of Joaquim de Almeida in the Spanish version.
    • Soundtracks
      Addio del passato
      Music by Giuseppe Verdi

      Performed by Henrieta Lednarova

      Conducted by José Nieto

    User reviews7

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    10/10
    Beautiful Mystery
    The atmosphere and quality of images and production values reminded me of the masterpiece by Raoul Ruiz, Mysteries of Lisbon. It's rare to see good literature transposed into a good movie, but this is one of them. You sense the author's collaboration in the screenplay in the terse, minimal dialog. The romantic mystery is well served by the classical beauty of the scenery, costumes, all the details of rooms, palaces, offices, street life. The attention to detail also reminds of certain "operatic" film works by Visconti. One mystery that remains unrevealed in the VHS version I have is the opera scene which is first shown as a live performance of La Traviata and then is heard again in the long final scene. It plays an important psychological role in the film, and is sung by an exceptional soprano voice. Can anyone tell me who the singer is, and what other information is given, but is unreadable on the VHS video version?
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    • Release date
      • September 18, 1992 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El maestro de esgrima
    • Filming locations
      • Aranjuez, Madrid, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Altube Films
      • Esicma S.R.L
      • Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales (ICAA)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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