The Nail
El clavo
“The sublime romance of an enigmatic love”
Synopsis
Spain, late 19th century. Judge Javier Zarco finds in a cemetery a skull pierced by a nail and suspects that a murder has been committed.
Top Cast
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Amparo Rivelles
Blanca
Rafael Durán
Javier Zarco
Juan Espantaleón
Juan
Milagros Leal
Authoritarian Lady
Joaquín Roa
Berrugo
Irene Caba Alba
Old Female Witness
Juan Calvo
Peasant
Ramón Martori
Prosecutor
Rafaela Satorrés
Doña Blanca
José María Lado
Alfonso Gutiérrez del Romeral
Félix Fernández
Bizquerra
Alfonso de Córdoba
Carrasco
Manuel Arbó
Don Eduardo
Concha Fernández
Juanita
José Portes
Ramírez
Julio Infiesta
Reyes
Jesús Tordesillas
Council President
Pablo Hidalgo
Elderly Husband
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafael Gil
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael Gil
- Original Score
- Juan Quintero
- Original Title
- El clavo
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Cifesa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafael Gil
Rafael Gil, Pedro Antonio de Alarcón, Eduardo Marquina
Juan Quintero
Alfredo Fraile, Tomás Duch
Juan Serra
Department Leadership Roster
Rafael Gil
Director
Rafael Gil
Screenplay
Juan Quintero
Original Music Composer
Alfredo Fraile
Director of Photography
Juan Serra
Editor
Tomás Duch
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nail about?
Spain, late 19th century. Judge Javier Zarco finds in a cemetery a skull pierced by a nail and suspects that a murder has been committed.
Who directed The Nail?
The Nail was directed by Rafael Gil.
Who stars in The Nail?
The principal cast of The Nail includes Amparo Rivelles, Rafael Durán, Juan Espantaleón, Milagros Leal, Joaquín Roa.
When was The Nail released and how long is it?
The Nail was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nail was composed by Juan Quintero.