Arruza
“He Was Number One - THE BEST...And He Died That Way!”
Synopsis
Eight years in the making, Boetticher’s portrait of his longtime friend, the famous bullfighter Carlos Arruza, was a labor of love that the renowned director of westerns pursued despite contending with illnesses, bankruptcy, jail time, and lucrative offers from Hollywood. The result is an astonishing work of poetry, immediacy, and violence that fearlessly wrestles with the filmmaker’s own ambivalence about the titular matador’s triumphs prior to his death by automobile accident at the age of 46.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- Budd Boetticher
- Original Score
- Raúl Lavista
- Original Title
- Arruza
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
Budd Boetticher
Raúl Lavista
Lucien Ballard
Harry V. Knapp, George Crone
Department Leadership Roster
Budd Boetticher
Director
Budd Boetticher
Writer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Raúl Lavista
Original Music Composer
Harry V. Knapp
Editor
George Crone
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Arruza.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arruza
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arruza about?
Eight years in the making, Boetticher’s portrait of his longtime friend, the famous bullfighter Carlos Arruza, was a labor of love that the renowned director of westerns pursued despite contending with illnesses, bankruptcy, jail time, and lucrative offers from Hollywood. The result is an astonishing work of poetry, immediacy, and violence that fearlessly wrestles with the filmmaker’s own ambivalence about the titular matador’s triumphs prior to his death by automobile accident at the age of 46.
Who directed Arruza?
Arruza was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in Arruza?
The principal cast of Arruza includes Carlos Arruza, Anthony Quinn.
When was Arruza released and how long is it?
Arruza was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Arruza?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arruza was composed by Raúl Lavista.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arruza?
Arruza holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).