Life Ahead
La vida por delante
Synopsis
Finished their careers of Law and Medicine, respectively, Antonio Redondo and Josefina Castro, a pair of young Spanish newlyweds, are looking for work to buy an apartment and start a life together, but they will face enormous difficulties throughout the process.
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Analía Gadé
Josefina Castro
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Antonio Redondo
José Isbert
Testigo accidente
Félix de Pomés
Padre de Josefina
Manuel Alexandre
Manolo Estévez
Rafael Bardem
Sr. Carvajal
Xan das Bolas
Copiloto de la camioneta
Manuel de Juan
Federico
Julio Sanjuán
Don Anselmo Revenga Gorostiza
Carmen López Lagar
Madre de Josefina
Carola Fernán Gómez
Antonia
Rafaela Aparicio
Clotilde
Gracita Morales
Rosa Sanchidrián
Matilde Muñoz Sampedro
Doña Encarna - tendera
Francisco Bernal
Pedro - conserje
Erasmo Pascual
Don Eusebio - médico
María Luisa Ponte
Enfermera
Carlos Díaz de Mendoza
Marqués
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Fernán Gómez
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Fernán Gómez, Manuel Pilares
- Original Score
- Rafael de Andrés
- Original Title
- La vida por delante
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Estela Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Fernando Fernán Gómez, Manuel Pilares
Rafael de Andrés
Ricardo Torres
Rosa G. Salgado
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Writer
Manuel Pilares
Writer
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Director
Ricardo Torres
Director of Photography
Rosa G. Salgado
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Ahead
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What is Life Ahead about?
Finished their careers of Law and Medicine, respectively, Antonio Redondo and Josefina Castro, a pair of young Spanish newlyweds, are looking for work to buy an apartment and start a life together, but they will face enormous difficulties throughout the process.
Who directed Life Ahead?
Life Ahead was directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez.
Who stars in Life Ahead?
The principal cast of Life Ahead includes Analía Gadé, Fernando Fernán Gómez, José Isbert, Félix de Pomés, Manuel Alexandre.
When was Life Ahead released and how long is it?
Life Ahead was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Life Ahead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life Ahead was composed by Rafael de Andrés.