Bewitched Love
El amor brujo
Synopsis
This tragic drama is based on the ballet by famed composer Manuel De Falla. A young woman is caught between the violent struggle of two rival suitors who love her passionately. Candelas (La Polaca) is pursued by kind-hearted Antonio (Antonio Gades) and the evil diablo Diego (Rafael Cordova). Lucia (Morucha) is the cryptic gypsy fortune teller, with Fernando Sanchez Polack as Candela's beloved father.
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Antonio Gades
Antonio
La Polaca
Candela
Rafael de Córdoba
Diego Sánchez
Morucha
Lucía
Nuria Torray
Soledad
José Manuel Martín
Lorenzo
Fernando Sánchez Polack
Candela's Father
José Luna 'El Tauro'
Rival Gang Member / Bailaor
Cristina Hoyos
Bailaora
Camarón de la Isla
Guitarrist
Emily Acosta
Chaqueta de Cádiz
Cantaor
Emilio de Diego
Guitarrista
José El Rumbero
Cantaor
Curra Hoyos
Bailaora
Cristina Jiménez
Bailaora
José Ruiz de la Peña
Pepe Maya
Guitarrista
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francisco Rovira Beleta
- Screenplay & Story
- María de la O Lejárraga García, José Manuel Caballero Bonald, Francisco Rovira Beleta, José Antonio Medrano
- Original Score
- Manuel de Falla, Ernesto Halffter
- Original Title
- El amor brujo
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Exclusivas Floralva Producción, Films Rovira Beleta
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francisco Rovira Beleta
María de la O Lejárraga García, José Manuel Caballero Bonald, Francisco Rovira Beleta, José Antonio Medrano
Manuel de Falla, Ernesto Halffter
Francisco Marín, Gábor Pogány
Emilio Rodríguez
Department Leadership Roster
Francisco Rovira Beleta
Director
José Manuel Caballero Bonald
Writer
Francisco Rovira Beleta
Writer
José Antonio Medrano
Writer
Francisco Marín
Director of Photography
Gábor Pogány
Director of Photography
Emilio Rodríguez
Editor
Ernesto Halffter
Original Music Composer
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What is Bewitched Love about?
This tragic drama is based on the ballet by famed composer Manuel De Falla. A young woman is caught between the violent struggle of two rival suitors who love her passionately. Candelas (La Polaca) is pursued by kind-hearted Antonio (Antonio Gades) and the evil diablo Diego (Rafael Cordova). Lucia (Morucha) is the cryptic gypsy fortune teller, with Fernando Sanchez Polack as Candela's beloved father.
Who directed Bewitched Love?
Bewitched Love was directed by Francisco Rovira Beleta.
Who stars in Bewitched Love?
The principal cast of Bewitched Love includes Antonio Gades, La Polaca, Rafael de Córdoba, Morucha, Nuria Torray.
When was Bewitched Love released and how long is it?
Bewitched Love was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Bewitched Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bewitched Love was composed by Manuel de Falla, Ernesto Halffter.