The Shadow Battalion
El batallón de las sombras
Synopsis
Dreams, hopes and passions of the inhabitants of a populous and humble tenement in Madrid. Among them, an inventor who invents always what is already invented, a composer, a hostess, a locksmith, a delivery of a pastry ...
Top Cast
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Rolf Wanka
Narrador
Tony Soler
Remedios
Alicia Palacios
Petra
Antonio Vico
Braulio
Albert Lieven
Enrique, compositor
Lída Baarová
Luisa
Emma Penella
Lola
Katharina Mayberg
Carmen
Albert Hehn
Damián
Elisa Montés
Isabel
Vicente Parra
Carlos, pintor
Amparo Rivelles
Magdalena
José Suárez
Pepe
Amelia de la Torre
Doña Engracia
Fernando Nogueras
Luis
Félix Dafauce
Doctor
José Sepúlveda
Encargado
Ángel Ter
Enfermero
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuel Mur Oti
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel Mur Oti, Manuel Tamayo Castro
- Original Score
- Guillermo Cases
- Original Title
- El batallón de las sombras
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Suevia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuel Mur Oti
Manuel Mur Oti, Manuel Tamayo Castro
Guillermo Cases
Juan Mariné
Antonio Gimeno
Cesáreo González
Department Leadership Roster
Manuel Mur Oti
Director
Manuel Mur Oti
Writer
Manuel Tamayo Castro
Writer
Juan Mariné
Director of Photography
Antonio Gimeno
Editor
Cesáreo González
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Shadow Battalion.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow Battalion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shadow Battalion about?
Dreams, hopes and passions of the inhabitants of a populous and humble tenement in Madrid. Among them, an inventor who invents always what is already invented, a composer, a hostess, a locksmith, a delivery of a pastry ...
Who directed The Shadow Battalion?
The Shadow Battalion was directed by Manuel Mur Oti.
Who stars in The Shadow Battalion?
The principal cast of The Shadow Battalion includes Rolf Wanka, Tony Soler, Alicia Palacios, Antonio Vico, Albert Lieven.
When was The Shadow Battalion released and how long is it?
The Shadow Battalion was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shadow Battalion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shadow Battalion was composed by Guillermo Cases.