The House of the Angel
La casa del ángel
Synopsis
A young teen has been raised by a despotic mother overcome with religious zeal and a father who rules over the household with a heavy, iron hand. Forcibly kept innocent of the sexual nuances of some adult relationships, she is not too clear on her rights, his intentions, or the consequences when her father's best friend starts to lust after her.
Top Cast
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Elsa Daniel
Ana Castro
Lautaro Murúa
Pablo Aguirre
Berta Ortegosa
Sra. de Castro
Guillermo Battaglia
Dr. Castro
Bárbara Mújica
Vicenta
Alejandro Rey
Julián
Yordana Fain
Nana
Lilí Gacel
Julieta
Nora Massi
Isabel
Paquita Vehil
Cristina
Beto Gianola
Alicia Bellán
Miguel Bebán
Amalia Britos
Eva Pisardo
O. López Sansac
Alberto Rudoy
Alberto Barcel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leopoldo Torre Nilsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Beatriz Guido, Leopoldo Torre Nilsson, Martín Rodríguez Mentasti
- Original Score
- Juan Carlos Paz
- Original Title
- La casa del ángel
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Argentina Sono Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leopoldo Torre Nilsson
Beatriz Guido, Leopoldo Torre Nilsson, Martín Rodríguez Mentasti
Juan Carlos Paz
Aníbal González Paz
Jorge Gárate
Department Leadership Roster
Leopoldo Torre Nilsson
Director
Beatriz Guido
Screenplay
Leopoldo Torre Nilsson
Screenplay
Martín Rodríguez Mentasti
Screenplay
Aníbal González Paz
Director of Photography
Jorge Gárate
Editor
Emilio Rodríguez Mentasti
Production Design
Carlos Etcheverry
Costume Design
Juan Carlos Paz
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The House of the Angel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House of the Angel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The House of the Angel about?
A young teen has been raised by a despotic mother overcome with religious zeal and a father who rules over the household with a heavy, iron hand. Forcibly kept innocent of the sexual nuances of some adult relationships, she is not too clear on her rights, his intentions, or the consequences when her father's best friend starts to lust after her.
Who directed The House of the Angel?
The House of the Angel was directed by Leopoldo Torre Nilsson.
Who stars in The House of the Angel?
The principal cast of The House of the Angel includes Elsa Daniel, Lautaro Murúa, Berta Ortegosa, Guillermo Battaglia, Bárbara Mújica.
When was The House of the Angel released and how long is it?
The House of the Angel was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The House of the Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House of the Angel was composed by Juan Carlos Paz.
Is The House of the Angel based on a book or true story?
The House of the Angel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Beatriz Guido".