Murder in the Central Committee
Asesinato en el Comité Central
Synopsis
The plot follows a private detective, an ex communist and former CIA agent, who travels from Barcelona to Madrid to discover the identity of the assassin of the leader of the Spanish Communist party who was stabbed during a blackout while presiding over a meeting of the party's central committee. The film is a thriller with ironic political overtones.
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Asesinato en el Comité Central (1982) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Patxi Andión
Pepe Carvalho
Victoria Abril
Carmela
Conrado San Martín
Santos
Héctor Alterio
Sepúlveda
José Vivó
Fonseca
Carlos Plaza
Pérez Montesa
Miguel Rellán
Leveder
José Cerro
Esparza Julvé
Francisco Vidal
Cerdán
Juan Jesús Valverde
Alcalde
Ramón Durán
Mir
Juan José Otegui
Lecumberri
Palmiro Aranda
Ordóñez
Alfonso Godá
Jaime
José Albiach
Roberto Asla
Jorge Bosso
Matón
Alfonso Castizo
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$186K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vicente Aranda
- Screenplay & Story
- Vicente Aranda
- Original Score
- Manel Camp
- Original Title
- Asesinato en el Comité Central
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $186K
- Production Studios
- Morgana Films, Acuarius Films S.A., Impala, Lolafilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vicente Aranda
Vicente Aranda, Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
Manel Camp
José Luis Alcaine
Teresa Font
José Antonio Pérez Giner, Carlos Durán
Department Leadership Roster
Vicente Aranda
Director
Vicente Aranda
Screenplay
Manel Camp
Original Music Composer
Teresa Font
Editor
José Luis Alcaine
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in the Central Committee
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What is Murder in the Central Committee about?
The plot follows a private detective, an ex communist and former CIA agent, who travels from Barcelona to Madrid to discover the identity of the assassin of the leader of the Spanish Communist party who was stabbed during a blackout while presiding over a meeting of the party's central committee. The film is a thriller with ironic political overtones.
Who directed Murder in the Central Committee?
Murder in the Central Committee was directed by Vicente Aranda.
Who stars in Murder in the Central Committee?
The principal cast of Murder in the Central Committee includes Patxi Andión, Victoria Abril, Conrado San Martín, Héctor Alterio, José Vivó.
When was Murder in the Central Committee released and how long is it?
Murder in the Central Committee was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Murder in the Central Committee make at the box office?
Murder in the Central Committee grossed $186K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Murder in the Central Committee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder in the Central Committee was composed by Manel Camp.
Is Murder in the Central Committee based on a book or true story?
Murder in the Central Committee is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Manuel Vázquez Montalbán".