The Frenchman's Garden
El huerto del francés
Synopsis
"The Frenchman" was what locals called the man who ran the bar and restaurant in the small town of Peñaflor in rural Spain in the early part of the 20th century. But Juan Andrés Aldije Monmeja was not your usual jolly innkeeper. He ran an illegal gambling den and pimped out the waitresses who worked for him. Deciding there were easier and quicker ways to exploit his customers, The Frenchman started slaughtering them, stealing their money and burying their corpses in the garden at the back of his inn. It was not long before people started asking questions...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Naschy
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Naschy, Antonio Fos
- Original Score
- Ángel Arteaga
- Original Title
- El huerto del francés
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Laro Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Naschy
Paul Naschy, Antonio Fos
Ángel Arteaga
Leopoldo Villaseñor
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Naschy
Director
Leopoldo Villaseñor
Director of Photography
Paul Naschy
Writer
Antonio Fos
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Frenchman's Garden
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What is The Frenchman's Garden about?
"The Frenchman" was what locals called the man who ran the bar and restaurant in the small town of Peñaflor in rural Spain in the early part of the 20th century. But Juan Andrés Aldije Monmeja was not your usual jolly innkeeper. He ran an illegal gambling den and pimped out the waitresses who worked for him. Deciding there were easier and quicker ways to exploit his customers, The Frenchman started slaughtering them, stealing their money and burying their corpses in the garden at the back of his inn. It was not long before people started asking questions...
Who directed The Frenchman's Garden?
The Frenchman's Garden was directed by Paul Naschy.
Who stars in The Frenchman's Garden?
The principal cast of The Frenchman's Garden includes María José Cantudo, Ágata Lys, Paul Naschy, José Calvo, Silvia Tortosa.
When was The Frenchman's Garden released and how long is it?
The Frenchman's Garden was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Frenchman's Garden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Frenchman's Garden was composed by Ángel Arteaga.