Half of Heaven
La mitad del cielo
Synopsis
After the civil war, Rosa, a beautiful and hard worker woman falls in love with a sharpener who turns out to be a con man. When she becomes a widow, she emigrates to Madrid with her daughter beginning to work as a nurse in the home of Don Pedro, an influential food manager.
Top Cast
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Ángela Molina
Rosa
Margarita Lozano
Abuela
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Don Pedro
Antonio Valero
Juan
Nacho Martínez
Delgado
Santiago Ramos
Antonio
Francisco Merino
Ramiro
Enriqueta Carballeira
Rosa's sister
Marisa Porcel
Butcher
Carolina Silva
Olvido
Julia Martínez
Sister-in-law of Don Pedro
Mercedes Lezcano
Rosa's sister
Concha Leza
Sister-in-law of Don Pedro
Mónica Molina
Rosa (young)
Raúl Fraire
Rosa's father
Concha Hidalgo
Rose's mother
Pedro del Río
Cheesemonger
Valentín Paredes
Policeman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón, Luis Megino
- Original Score
- Milladoiro
- Original Title
- La mitad del cielo
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Luis Megino
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón, Luis Megino
Milladoiro
José Luis Alcaine
José Salcedo
Luis Megino
Department Leadership Roster
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
Director
José Luis Alcaine
Director of Photography
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
Writer
Luis Megino
Writer
Luis Megino
Producer
José Salcedo
Editor
Gerardo Vera
Costume Design
Milladoiro
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half of Heaven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Half of Heaven about?
After the civil war, Rosa, a beautiful and hard worker woman falls in love with a sharpener who turns out to be a con man. When she becomes a widow, she emigrates to Madrid with her daughter beginning to work as a nurse in the home of Don Pedro, an influential food manager.
Who directed Half of Heaven?
Half of Heaven was directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón.
Who stars in Half of Heaven?
The principal cast of Half of Heaven includes Ángela Molina, Margarita Lozano, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Antonio Valero, Nacho Martínez.
When was Half of Heaven released and how long is it?
Half of Heaven was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Half of Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Half of Heaven was composed by Milladoiro.