Crab II
Cangrejo II
Synopsis
Commissioner Leon (Miguel Angel Landa) investigates the murder of a woman in a population near the capital. The woman was raped before death and the case is complicated when his brother becomes the prime suspect, since it is a priest (Eduardo Serrano). Because of the implications that inquiries might have, Leon is pressured to keep the event as a "crab" (Cangrejo, or a unsolvable case), but he decides to comply with the law.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Román Chalbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- César Miguel Rondón
- Original Score
- José Alcalde, Edgar Saume, Diablos Danzantes de Naiguatá
- Original Title
- Cangrejo II
- Country of Origin
- Venezuela
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Gente de Cine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Román Chalbaud
César Miguel Rondón, Fermín Mármol León
José Alcalde, Edgar Saume, Diablos Danzantes de Naiguatá
Ricardo Younis
José Alcalde
Elías Pérez Borjas
Department Leadership Roster
Román Chalbaud
Director
José Alcalde
Editor
Ricardo Younis
Director of Photography
Eva Ivanyi
Costume Design
César Miguel Rondón
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crab II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crab II about?
Commissioner Leon (Miguel Angel Landa) investigates the murder of a woman in a population near the capital. The woman was raped before death and the case is complicated when his brother becomes the prime suspect, since it is a priest (Eduardo Serrano). Because of the implications that inquiries might have, Leon is pressured to keep the event as a "crab" (Cangrejo, or a unsolvable case), but he decides to comply with the law.
Who directed Crab II?
Crab II was directed by Román Chalbaud.
Who stars in Crab II?
The principal cast of Crab II includes Eduardo Serrano, Ramón Hinojosa, Miguelangel Landa, Pilar Romero, Rafael Briceño.
When was Crab II released and how long is it?
Crab II was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Crab II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crab II was composed by José Alcalde, Edgar Saume, Diablos Danzantes de Naiguatá.
Is Crab II based on a book or true story?
Crab II is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Fermín Mármol León".