El Lazarillo de Tormes
Synopsis
An adaptation of the anonymous sixteenth century novel Lazarillo de Tormes (1554), it tells the story of Lazarillo, a poor boy who has to live by his wits after being sold to a series of cruel masters.
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Marco Paoletti
Lazarillo
Juanjo Menéndez
El escudero
Juana Cáceres
Mujer sacristán
Carlos Casaravilla
Ciego
Memmo Carotenuto
Cómico
Antonio Molino Rojo
Alguacil
Margarita Lozano
Antona
Emilio Santiago
Sacristán de la Sagra
Pilar Sanclemente
Ciega
Mary Paz Pondal
Moza 1ª
Ana Rivero
Moza 2ª
Luis Roses
Tejero
Victoria Ramblas
Viuda
Carmen Rodríguez
Hilandera vieja
Ángeles Macua
Hilandera joven
Mariano Martín
Párroco
Carlo Pisacane
Sacristán amo de Lazarillo (uncredited)
Carmen Casaravilla
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- César Fernández Ardavín
- Screenplay & Story
- César Fernández Ardavín
- Original Score
- Salvador Ruiz de Luna
- Original Title
- El Lazarillo de Tormes
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Hesperia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
César Fernández Ardavín
César Fernández Ardavín
Salvador Ruiz de Luna
Manuel Berenguer
Magdalena Pulido
Department Leadership Roster
César Fernández Ardavín
Director
César Fernández Ardavín
Writer
Manuel Berenguer
Director of Photography
Magdalena Pulido
Editor
Eduardo Torre de la Fuente
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Lazarillo de Tormes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El Lazarillo de Tormes about?
An adaptation of the anonymous sixteenth century novel Lazarillo de Tormes (1554), it tells the story of Lazarillo, a poor boy who has to live by his wits after being sold to a series of cruel masters.
Who directed El Lazarillo de Tormes?
El Lazarillo de Tormes was directed by César Fernández Ardavín.
Who stars in El Lazarillo de Tormes?
The principal cast of El Lazarillo de Tormes includes Marco Paoletti, Juanjo Menéndez, Juana Cáceres, Carlos Casaravilla, Memmo Carotenuto.
When was El Lazarillo de Tormes released and how long is it?
El Lazarillo de Tormes was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for El Lazarillo de Tormes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El Lazarillo de Tormes was composed by Salvador Ruiz de Luna.