The Transsexual
El transexual
Synopsis
Sympathetic look at the tragic life of cabaret singer Lorna, who was born a man but really just wants to be a woman. She meets a man who loves her but she can't tell him the truth and decides instead to get an operation so she'll be all woman.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Jara
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Fos, Paul Naschy, Juan José Porto
- Original Score
- Ángel Arteaga
- Original Title
- El transexual
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Jara
Antonio Fos, Paul Naschy, Juan José Porto
Ángel Arteaga
Leopoldo Villaseñor
Juan José Porto, Juan José Daza
Department Leadership Roster
José Jara
Director
Antonio Fos
Writer
Paul Naschy
Writer
Pedro Ramos
Costume Design
Juan José Porto
Writer
Leopoldo Villaseñor
Director of Photography
Ángel Arteaga
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Transsexual
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Transsexual about?
Sympathetic look at the tragic life of cabaret singer Lorna, who was born a man but really just wants to be a woman. She meets a man who loves her but she can't tell him the truth and decides instead to get an operation so she'll be all woman.
Who directed The Transsexual?
The Transsexual was directed by José Jara.
Who stars in The Transsexual?
The principal cast of The Transsexual includes Ágata Lys, Vicente Parra, Paul Naschy, Sandra Alberti, Eva Robin.
When was The Transsexual released and how long is it?
The Transsexual was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Transsexual?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Transsexual was composed by Ángel Arteaga.