Orozco the Embalmer
Orozco el embalsamador
Synopsis
In 1996, Tsurisaki Kiyotaka, one of Japan’s most infamous death photographers, ventured into the center of Hell itself - the Rue Morgue neighborhood of Bogota, Colombia. With death and murder rampant, the corpses eventually find their way to embalmer Froilan Orozco, who has been tending the dead for over 50 years. We watch as bodies are brought in to his shop and he prepares them for their funerals.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kiyotaka Tsurisaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Kiyotaka Tsurisaki
- Original Title
- Orozco el embalsamador
- Country of Origin
- Colombia, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, Sundanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- V&R Planning, Orozco Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kiyotaka Tsurisaki
Kiyotaka Tsurisaki
Kiyotaka Tsurisaki, Kaoru Adachi
Department Leadership Roster
Kiyotaka Tsurisaki
Director
Kiyotaka Tsurisaki
Screenplay
Kiyotaka Tsurisaki
Editor
Kaoru Adachi
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What is Orozco the Embalmer about?
In 1996, Tsurisaki Kiyotaka, one of Japan’s most infamous death photographers, ventured into the center of Hell itself - the Rue Morgue neighborhood of Bogota, Colombia. With death and murder rampant, the corpses eventually find their way to embalmer Froilan Orozco, who has been tending the dead for over 50 years. We watch as bodies are brought in to his shop and he prepares them for their funerals.
Who directed Orozco the Embalmer?
Orozco the Embalmer was directed by Kiyotaka Tsurisaki.
Who stars in Orozco the Embalmer?
The principal cast of Orozco the Embalmer includes Froilan Orozco, Biruta, Wipa, Birutica.
When was Orozco the Embalmer released and how long is it?
Orozco the Embalmer was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.