Break a Leg
Mucha mierda
Synopsis
4th February 1975. It's the first day of the historic actors strike that would bring the country's theatre activity to a halt for nine days. They demand one day off a week. What started out as a demand develops into political challenge. Concha Velasco, Ana Belén, Tina Sainz, Juan Diego and José Sacristán are some of the artists who risked their careers and their freedom. This is the story, narrated by its protagonists, as it has never been told before.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alba Sotorra
- Screenplay & Story
- Alba Sotorra, David Arnanz
- Original Score
- Fernando Vacas
- Original Title
- Mucha mierda
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alba Sotorra
Alba Sotorra, David Arnanz
Fernando Vacas
Elena Castroviejo
David Lara, Miguel González, Eduardo Jiménez, Montse Sánchez
Department Leadership Roster
Alba Sotorra
Director
David Lara
Producer
Miguel González
Producer
Eduardo Jiménez
Producer
Elena Castroviejo
Editor
Alba Sotorra
Writer
David Arnanz
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Break a Leg
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What is Break a Leg about?
4th February 1975. It's the first day of the historic actors strike that would bring the country's theatre activity to a halt for nine days. They demand one day off a week. What started out as a demand develops into political challenge. Concha Velasco, Ana Belén, Tina Sainz, Juan Diego and José Sacristán are some of the artists who risked their careers and their freedom. This is the story, narrated by its protagonists, as it has never been told before.
Who directed Break a Leg?
Break a Leg was directed by Alba Sotorra.
Who stars in Break a Leg?
The principal cast of Break a Leg includes Ana Belén, Marisa Paredes, Juan Diego, Tina Sainz, Enriqueta Carballeira.
When was Break a Leg released and how long is it?
Break a Leg was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Break a Leg?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Break a Leg was composed by Fernando Vacas.