Leonor
Synopsis
Richard is a medieval nobleman. After his first wife dies in an accident and is buried in the family vault, he remarries and has children by his second wife. A mad longing for his first wife Leonor comes over him, and he sells his soul to the devil for a chance to get her back. But when she returns, she is a murderous vampire.
Top Cast
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Michel Piccoli
Richard
Liv Ullmann
Leonor
Ornella Muti
Catherine
Antonio Ferrandis
Thomas
Ángel del Pozo
Chaplain
George Rigaud
Catherine's Father
José María Caffarel
Doctor
Carmen Maura
José Sacristán
Priest (uncredited)
José María Prada
Francisco Nieto
(as Paco Nieto)
Loreta Tovar
José Guardiola
Piero Vida
Tito García
José Moreno
Ana Gasber
Francisco Balcells
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Luis Buñuel
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Nuridzani, Pierre-Jean Maintigneux
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Leonor
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Goya Producciones Cinematográficas S.A., Arcadie Productions, Films 66
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Luis Buñuel
Michel Nuridzani, Pierre-Jean Maintigneux, Bernardino Zapponi, Jean-Claude Carrière, Roberto Bodegas, Clement Biddle Wood, Juan Luis Buñuel
Ennio Morricone
Luciano Tovoli
Pablo G. del Amo
Michel Piccoli, Serafín García Trueba, Alain Coiffier
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Luis Buñuel
Director
Luciano Tovoli
Director of Photography
Michel Piccoli
Producer
Bernardino Zapponi
Writer
Jean-Claude Carrière
Writer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Roberto Bodegas
Writer
Michel Nuridzani
Screenplay
Clement Biddle Wood
Writer
Luis Argüello
Costume Design
Juan Luis Buñuel
Writer
Pierre-Jean Maintigneux
Screenplay
Pablo G. del Amo
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leonor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Leonor about?
Richard is a medieval nobleman. After his first wife dies in an accident and is buried in the family vault, he remarries and has children by his second wife. A mad longing for his first wife Leonor comes over him, and he sells his soul to the devil for a chance to get her back. But when she returns, she is a murderous vampire.
Who directed Leonor?
Leonor was directed by Juan Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in Leonor?
The principal cast of Leonor includes Michel Piccoli, Liv Ullmann, Ornella Muti, Antonio Ferrandis, Ángel del Pozo.
When was Leonor released and how long is it?
Leonor was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Leonor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leonor was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Leonor?
Leonor holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).