1965

1h 40m

7.1(27 votes)

Drama

Overview

Miguel, a poor young man living in Franco's Spain becomes a bull fighter to escape starvation.

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Miguel Mateo 'Miguelín'

Il matador

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José Gómez Sevillano

L'apoderado

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Pedro «Pedrucho» Basauri

Il "Maestro"

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Linda Christian

Linda, American woman

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Luque Gago

La cuadrilla del matador #1

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Salvador Mateo

La cuadrilla del matador #2

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Manuel Ruiz Serrana

La cuadrilla del matador #3

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Francisco Cano

La cuadrilla del matador #4

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Josè Rodriguez Matia

La caudrilla del matador #5

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Manolo Perez Moratilla

La caudrilla del matador #6

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Josè Vizcaino

La caudrilla del matador #7

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