The Galíndez File
El misterio Galíndez
Synopsis
On March 12, 1956, Basque Nationalist Jesús de Galíndez Suarez disappears from his apartment in New York, never heard from again. He had been working with the FBI and was about to publish a book critical of Dominican strongman, Trujillo. In 1988, a graduate student, Muriel Colber, wants to make Galíndez the subject of her dissertation. She's in Spain doing research; finding little, she goes to Santo Domingo. At every turn, the CIA, in the person of agent Robards, tries to thwart her; and, at each turn, as she considers abandoning the project, someone offers new information, often contradictory. She wants the truth behind the Galíndez mystery; will she find it?
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Harvey Keitel
Edward Robards
Saffron Burrows
Muriel Colber
Eduard Fernández
Galíndez
Guillermo Toledo
Ricardo
Reynaldo Miravalles
Don Angelito
Joel Angelino
Don Angelito (Young)
John Furey
Norman Radcliffe
Chete Lera
Diplomático
Jacqueline Arenal
Gloria Moral
Gérard Barray
Jorge Uria
Rob Tinkler
CIA Agent
Matt Birman
Agent on Plane (uncredited)
Jorge Alí
Rivera Maculeto
Hugo Reyes
Areces (Young)
Mario Limonta
Areces (Old)
Miriam Learra
Rosa
Carlos Padrón
Leon María Jara
Jorge Echemendía
Cruz Ayala (Old) (as Hector Echemendia)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerardo Herrero
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Marías, Rafael Azcona, Ángeles González-Sinde
- Original Score
- Patrick Doyle
- Original Title
- El misterio Galíndez
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Cuba, France, United Kingdom, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Tornasol Media, Ensueño Films, Greenpoint Films, DMVB Films, ICAIC, Storie, Mandragoa Produçáo de Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerardo Herrero
Luis Marías, Rafael Azcona, Ángeles González-Sinde, Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
Patrick Doyle
Alfredo Mayo
Carmen Frías
Gerardo Herrero, Javier López Blanco, Mariela Besuievsky, Tadeo Villalba Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Gerardo Herrero
Director
Gerardo Herrero
Producer
Javier López Blanco
Producer
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Mariela Besuievsky
Producer
Tadeo Villalba Jr.
Producer
Luis Marías
Screenplay
Rafael Azcona
Screenplay
Ángeles González-Sinde
Screenplay
Alfredo Mayo
Director of Photography
Lena Mossum
Costume Design
Carmen Frías
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Galíndez File
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What is The Galíndez File about?
On March 12, 1956, Basque Nationalist Jesús de Galíndez Suarez disappears from his apartment in New York, never heard from again. He had been working with the FBI and was about to publish a book critical of Dominican strongman, Trujillo. In 1988, a graduate student, Muriel Colber, wants to make Galíndez the subject of her dissertation. She's in Spain doing research; finding little, she goes to Santo Domingo. At every turn, the CIA, in the person of agent Robards, tries to thwart her; and, at each turn, as she considers abandoning the project, someone offers new information, often contradictory. She wants the truth behind the Galíndez mystery; will she find it?
Who directed The Galíndez File?
The Galíndez File was directed by Gerardo Herrero.
Who stars in The Galíndez File?
The principal cast of The Galíndez File includes Harvey Keitel, Saffron Burrows, Eduard Fernández, Guillermo Toledo, Reynaldo Miravalles.
When was The Galíndez File released and how long is it?
The Galíndez File was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Galíndez File?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Galíndez File was composed by Patrick Doyle.
Is The Galíndez File based on a book or true story?
The Galíndez File is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Manuel Vázquez Montalbán".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Galíndez File?
The Galíndez File holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).