Talpa
Synopsis
Produced on a grand scale, the Mexican Talpa relates the simple story of two brothers. The older of the siblings, Tanilo (Victor Manuel Mendoza) is a well-to-do family man; the other, Estaban (Jamie Fernandez), is one step above a wastrel. When Tanilo is felled by illness, Estaban is forced to take over the family's blacksmith business. He also inaugurates a romance with Tanilo's attractive young wife Juana (Lilia Prado). Punishment is eventually doled out in a manner which suggests that God Himself is exacting retribution on the adulterous couple. Originally released at 87 minutes, Talpa was pared down to 73 minutes for American consumption.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfredo B. Crevenna
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmundo Báez, Juan Rulfo
- Original Score
- Lan Adomian
- Original Title
- Talpa
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Cinematográfica Latina
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfredo B. Crevenna
Edmundo Báez, Juan Rulfo
Lan Adomian
Gloria Schoemann
Adolfo Lagos
Department Leadership Roster
Adolfo Lagos
Producer
Gloria Schoemann
Editor
Alfredo B. Crevenna
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Talpa
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What is Talpa about?
Produced on a grand scale, the Mexican Talpa relates the simple story of two brothers. The older of the siblings, Tanilo (Victor Manuel Mendoza) is a well-to-do family man; the other, Estaban (Jamie Fernandez), is one step above a wastrel. When Tanilo is felled by illness, Estaban is forced to take over the family's blacksmith business. He also inaugurates a romance with Tanilo's attractive young wife Juana (Lilia Prado). Punishment is eventually doled out in a manner which suggests that God Himself is exacting retribution on the adulterous couple. Originally released at 87 minutes, Talpa was pared down to 73 minutes for American consumption.
Who directed Talpa?
Talpa was directed by Alfredo B. Crevenna.
Who stars in Talpa?
The principal cast of Talpa includes Lilia Prado, Víctor Manuel Mendoza, Jaime Fernández, Hortensia Santoveña, Leonor Llausás.
When was Talpa released and how long is it?
Talpa was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Talpa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Talpa was composed by Lan Adomian.