Afternoon at the Bulls
Tarde de toros
Synopsis
The bullfight is about to begin. On the bill are announced the toreros Ricardo Puente, Juan Carmona and Rondeño II, who will take the alternative. Puente is an old bullfighter, famous in earlier times, who, now bitter and full of resentment, lives with Paloma, a woman who is not resigned to continue being the lover of a man who has fallen into oblivion. Carmona, the fashionable bullfighter, has an important contract to fight in America, but his wife Isabel wants him to reject the offer. Anamaría, Carmona's sister, hopes that her brother will approve her relationship with Rondeño II; but Carmona opposes because he considers him a bad bullfighter. In a fourth, hopeful and exciting plot, a young amateur bullfighter has a plan to sneak into the ring and fight a bull, hoping for public acclaim for his feat of bravery.
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Domingo Ortega
Ricardo Puente
Antonio Bienvenida
Juan Carmona
María Asquerino
Paloma
Marisa Prado
Isabel
Encarnita Fuentes
Ana María
Jorge Vico
Manolo
Jesús Tordesillas
Luis Montes
Manolo Morán
Jiménez
Juan Calvo
Don César
Mariano Azaña
Julián
José Isbert
Don Felipe
Amparo Martí
Doña Julia
Félix Dafauce
Don Luis
Jesús Colomer
Trepa
José Prada
Padre Fermín
Rafael Bardem
Amigo 1º
Pedro Porcel
Padre
Luis Sánchez Polack
Entusiasta 1º
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ladislao Vajda
- Screenplay & Story
- José Santugini
- Original Score
- José Muñoz Molleda
- Original Title
- Tarde de toros
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Chamartín
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ladislao Vajda
José Santugini, Manuel Tamayo Castro, Julio Coll
José Muñoz Molleda
Heinrich Gärtner
Julio Peña
Department Leadership Roster
Ladislao Vajda
Director
Manuel Tamayo Castro
Writer
Julio Coll
Writer
José Santugini
Screenplay
Heinrich Gärtner
Director of Photography
Julio Peña
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Frequently Asked Questions About Afternoon at the Bulls
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What is Afternoon at the Bulls about?
The bullfight is about to begin. On the bill are announced the toreros Ricardo Puente, Juan Carmona and Rondeño II, who will take the alternative. Puente is an old bullfighter, famous in earlier times, who, now bitter and full of resentment, lives with Paloma, a woman who is not resigned to continue being the lover of a man who has fallen into oblivion. Carmona, the fashionable bullfighter, has an important contract to fight in America, but his wife Isabel wants him to reject the offer. Anamaría, Carmona's sister, hopes that her brother will approve her relationship with Rondeño II; but Carmona opposes because he considers him a bad bullfighter. In a fourth, hopeful and exciting plot, a young amateur bullfighter has a plan to sneak into the ring and fight a bull, hoping for public acclaim for his feat of bravery.
Who directed Afternoon at the Bulls?
Afternoon at the Bulls was directed by Ladislao Vajda.
Who stars in Afternoon at the Bulls?
The principal cast of Afternoon at the Bulls includes Domingo Ortega, Antonio Bienvenida, María Asquerino, Marisa Prado, Encarnita Fuentes.
When was Afternoon at the Bulls released and how long is it?
Afternoon at the Bulls was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Afternoon at the Bulls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Afternoon at the Bulls was composed by José Muñoz Molleda.