The Exterminating Angel
El ángel exterminador
“The degeneration of high society!”
Synopsis
After a lavish dinner party, the guests find themselves unable to depart... and, over the next few days, all of their elaborate societal pretenses and façades deteriorate as they are reduced to living like animals.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Silvia Pinal on THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL and Reality TVOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2016-12-05
Top Cast
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Silvia Pinal
Leticia 'La Valkiria'
Jacqueline Andere
Alicia Roc
Claudio Brook
Butler Julio
Enrique Rambal
Edmundo Nóbile
José Baviera
Leandro Gómez
Augusto Benedico
Dr. Carlos Conde
Luis Beristáin
Cristián Ugalde
Antonio Bravo
Sergio Russell
César del Campo
Col. Álvaro
Bertha Moss
Leonora
Enrique García Álvarez
Alberto Roc
Lucy Gallardo
Lucía Nóbile
Nadia Haro Oliva
Ana Maynar
Ofelia Guilmáin
Juana Ávila
Ofelia Montesco
Beatriz
Patricia de Morelos
Blanca
Patricia Morán
Rita Ugalde
Rosa Elena Durgel
Silvia
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 21, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Buñuel
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Buñuel
- Original Score
- Raúl Lavista
- Original Title
- El ángel exterminador
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Producciones Gustavo Alatriste
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Buñuel
Luis Buñuel, Luis Alcoriza
Raúl Lavista
Gabriel Figueroa
Carlos Savage
Gustavo Alatriste
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Buñuel
Screenplay
Luis Buñuel
Director
Jesús Bracho
Production Design
Georgette Somohano
Costume Design
Raúl Lavista
Original Music Composer
Gustavo Alatriste
Producer
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Carlos Savage
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Exterminating Angel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Exterminating Angel about?
After a lavish dinner party, the guests find themselves unable to depart... and, over the next few days, all of their elaborate societal pretenses and façades deteriorate as they are reduced to living like animals.
Who directed The Exterminating Angel?
The Exterminating Angel was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in The Exterminating Angel?
The principal cast of The Exterminating Angel includes Silvia Pinal, Jacqueline Andere, Claudio Brook, Enrique Rambal, José Baviera.
When was The Exterminating Angel released and how long is it?
The Exterminating Angel was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Exterminating Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Exterminating Angel was composed by Raúl Lavista.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Exterminating Angel?
The Exterminating Angel holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).