The Exquisite Cadaver
Las crueles
“Horror, suspense and naked terror... will make your blood freeze!”
Synopsis
Carlos, a rich publisher of novels begins receiving severed body parts in the mail two years after his mistress committed suicide. Along with these bloody parcels comes a letter of blackmail from the dead woman's former lesbian lover, launching a dark campaign for vengeance that forces him to confront secrets from his past.
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Capucine
Lucía Fonte
Judy Matheson
Esther
Teresa Gimpera
La esposa del editor
Carlos Estrada
El editor
Luis Induni
El Comisario de Policía
Eduardo Doménech
Chófer
José María Blanco
Escritor
Santiago Satorre
Niño
Joaquín Vilar
Niño
Manuel Bronchud
Vecino
Víctor Israel
Portero
Miguel Muniesa
Empleado Correos
Luis Ciges
Funcionario
Francisco Jarque
Detective
Ignacio B. Malacilla
Camarero
André Argaud
Dr. Barres
Carlos Miguel Solá
Jefe de policía
Joaquín Navales
Policía
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vicente Aranda
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Rabinad, Mariana Alcoforado, Gonzalo Suárez, Vicente Aranda
- Original Score
- Marco Rossi
- Original Title
- Las crueles
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Films Montana
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vicente Aranda
Antonio Rabinad, Mariana Alcoforado, Gonzalo Suárez, Vicente Aranda
Marco Rossi
Juan Amorós, Fernando Arribas
Bautista Treig, Maricel Bautista
Department Leadership Roster
Antonio Rabinad
Writer
Vicente Aranda
Director
Mariana Alcoforado
Writer
Vicente Aranda
Writer
Bautista Treig
Editor
Juan Amorós
Director of Photography
Fernando Arribas
Director of Photography
Maricel Bautista
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Exquisite Cadaver
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Exquisite Cadaver about?
Carlos, a rich publisher of novels begins receiving severed body parts in the mail two years after his mistress committed suicide. Along with these bloody parcels comes a letter of blackmail from the dead woman's former lesbian lover, launching a dark campaign for vengeance that forces him to confront secrets from his past.
Who directed The Exquisite Cadaver?
The Exquisite Cadaver was directed by Vicente Aranda.
Who stars in The Exquisite Cadaver?
The principal cast of The Exquisite Cadaver includes Capucine, Judy Matheson, Teresa Gimpera, Carlos Estrada, Luis Induni.
When was The Exquisite Cadaver released and how long is it?
The Exquisite Cadaver was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Exquisite Cadaver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Exquisite Cadaver was composed by Marco Rossi.