Don Segundo Sombra
Synopsis
The story takes place in San Antonio de Areco, in the Argentine pampas. Fabio Cáceres remembers his childhood as an orphan and his youth working in the fields, alongside his godfather, Don Segundo Sombra, a lonely gaucho whom he admires and from whom he will learn to be a gaucho, following him in all his adventures. Don Segundo will be Fabio's role model.
Top Cast
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Don Segundo Sombra
Juan Carvalledo
Fabio as Young Man
Luis Medina Castro
Antenor
Juan Carlos Gené
Don Sixto
Luis Manuel de la Cuesta
Soledad Silveyra
Aurora
Héctor Alterio
Gaucho in Black
Alejandra Boero
Quack Woman
María Luz Harriague
Paula
Fernando Vegal
Burgos
Lito Cruz
Goyo
Juan Carlos Galván
Jorge Hacker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuel Antín
- Screenplay & Story
- Augusto Roa Bastos, Ricardo Güiraldes, Manuel Antín
- Original Score
- Adolfo Morpurgo
- Original Title
- Don Segundo Sombra
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Norma-Viga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuel Antín
Augusto Roa Bastos, Ricardo Güiraldes, Manuel Antín
Adolfo Morpurgo
Miguel Rodriguez
Antonio Ripoll
Manuel Antín
Department Leadership Roster
Manuel Antín
Director
Miguel Rodriguez
Director of Photography
Augusto Roa Bastos
Writer
Manuel Antín
Writer
Antonio Ripoll
Editor
Manuel Antín
Producer
Adolfo Morpurgo
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Don Segundo Sombra.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don Segundo Sombra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don Segundo Sombra about?
The story takes place in San Antonio de Areco, in the Argentine pampas. Fabio Cáceres remembers his childhood as an orphan and his youth working in the fields, alongside his godfather, Don Segundo Sombra, a lonely gaucho whom he admires and from whom he will learn to be a gaucho, following him in all his adventures. Don Segundo will be Fabio's role model.
Who directed Don Segundo Sombra?
Don Segundo Sombra was directed by Manuel Antín.
Who stars in Don Segundo Sombra?
The principal cast of Don Segundo Sombra includes Adolfo Güiraldes, Juan Carvalledo, Luis Medina Castro, Juan Carlos Gené, Luis Manuel de la Cuesta.
When was Don Segundo Sombra released and how long is it?
Don Segundo Sombra was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Don Segundo Sombra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don Segundo Sombra was composed by Adolfo Morpurgo.
Is Don Segundo Sombra based on a book or true story?
Don Segundo Sombra is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ricardo Güiraldes".