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8.0 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19561h 20mArgentina

El protegido

Synopsis

A film producer, his wife (an actress) and her lover (a young scriptwriter) are part of a love triangle that will lead to a crime. It is set during the decay of Argentinian cinema studios.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Leopoldo Torre Nilsson
Screenplay & Story
Leopoldo Torre Nilsson
Original Score
Tito Ribero
Original Title
El protegido
Country of Origin
Argentina
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 20m
Production Studios
Distribuidora Cinematográfica General Belgrano

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Leopoldo Torre Nilsson

Screenplay & Story

Leopoldo Torre Nilsson

Original Score & Music

Tito Ribero

Film Editing

Nello Melli

Producers

Luis Carreras, Nicolás Carreras, Enrique Carreras

Department Leadership Roster

Luis Carreras

Producer

Nicolás Carreras

Producer

Enrique Carreras

Enrique Carreras

Producer

Nello Melli

Editor

Leopoldo Torre Nilsson

Leopoldo Torre Nilsson

Director

Leopoldo Torre Nilsson

Leopoldo Torre Nilsson

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for El protegido.

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Frequently Asked Questions About El protegido

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is El protegido about?

A film producer, his wife (an actress) and her lover (a young scriptwriter) are part of a love triangle that will lead to a crime. It is set during the decay of Argentinian cinema studios.

Who directed El protegido?

El protegido was directed by Leopoldo Torre Nilsson.

Who stars in El protegido?

The principal cast of El protegido includes Rosa Rosen, Guillermo Battaglia, Guillermo Murray, Mirko Álvarez, Fernando Vegal.

When was El protegido released and how long is it?

El protegido was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.

Who composed the musical score for El protegido?

The original motion picture soundtrack for El protegido was composed by Tito Ribero.