The Tunnel
El túnel
“... there is only one obscure and solitary tunnel: mine.”
Synopsis
A painter becomes obsessed and begins an affair with a mysterious woman who was touched deeply by one of his works.
Top Cast
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Jane Seymour
Maria Iribarne
Peter Weller
Juan Pablo Castell
Fernando Rey
Allende
Manuel de Blas
Hunter
Marga Herrera
Prostituta
Yelena Samarina
Allende's Main
Tomás Sáez
Guest
Jaime Toja
Allende's Valet
José Luis Baringo
First Journalist
Douglas McNicol
Second Journalist
Victoria Zinny
Mimi
Anne Henry
Post Office Attendant
Óscar San Juan
Gaucho (uncredited)
Lola Forner
Journalist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Drove
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Drove, José Agustín Mahieu, Carlos A. Cornejo
- Original Score
- Augusto Algueró, Alberto de Palacio
- Original Title
- El túnel
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Santiago Cinematográfica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Drove
Antonio Drove, José Agustín Mahieu, Carlos A. Cornejo, Ernesto Sábato
Augusto Algueró, Alberto de Palacio
Gilberto Azevedo
Pilar Soto
Lynn C. Jones, Arturo Feliú
Department Leadership Roster
Antonio Drove
Director
Antonio Drove
Screenplay
Julia Sánchez
Costume Design
Ely Menz
Production Design
Gilberto Azevedo
Director of Photography
Pilar Soto
Editor
José Agustín Mahieu
Screenplay
Carlos A. Cornejo
Screenplay
Arturo Feliú
Producer
Ernesto Sábato
Writer
Augusto Algueró
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tunnel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tunnel about?
A painter becomes obsessed and begins an affair with a mysterious woman who was touched deeply by one of his works.
Who directed The Tunnel?
The Tunnel was directed by Antonio Drove.
Who stars in The Tunnel?
The principal cast of The Tunnel includes Jane Seymour, Peter Weller, Fernando Rey, Manuel de Blas, Marga Herrera.
When was The Tunnel released and how long is it?
The Tunnel was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tunnel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tunnel was composed by Augusto Algueró, Alberto de Palacio.
Is The Tunnel based on a book or true story?
The Tunnel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernesto Sábato".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tunnel?
The Tunnel holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).