The Search
La busca
Synopsis
Manuel Jacques Perrin is a young man from the country who tries to make it in Madrid in this somber melodrama. He struggles to survive in the unforgiving city where only the strongest will prosper. Manuel defends himself and kills a murderous thief in a fight then quietly waits for the police to reach the scene of the crime.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Angelino Fons
- Screenplay & Story
- Pío Baroja, Juan Cesarabea, Angelino Fons, Flora Prieto, Nino Quevedo
- Original Title
- La busca
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Surco Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Angelino Fons
Pío Baroja, Juan Cesarabea, Angelino Fons, Flora Prieto, Nino Quevedo
Nino Quevedo
Department Leadership Roster
Angelino Fons
Director
Pío Baroja
Writer
Juan Cesarabea
Writer
Angelino Fons
Writer
Flora Prieto
Writer
Nino Quevedo
Writer
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What is The Search about?
Manuel Jacques Perrin is a young man from the country who tries to make it in Madrid in this somber melodrama. He struggles to survive in the unforgiving city where only the strongest will prosper. Manuel defends himself and kills a murderous thief in a fight then quietly waits for the police to reach the scene of the crime.
Who directed The Search?
The Search was directed by Angelino Fons.
Who stars in The Search?
The principal cast of The Search includes Jacques Perrin, Emma Penella, Sara Lezana, Hugo Blanco, Lola Gaos.
When was The Search released and how long is it?
The Search was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.