The Cannibal Man
La semana del asesino
“When the butcher goes berserk....”
Synopsis
A young man, Marco, working as a butcher, accidentally kills a taxi driver. His girlfriend Paula wants to go to the police so he has to kill her too. He then has to kill his brother, his brother’s fiancée and his father, who have become suspicious. He gets rid of the bodies by taking them to a slaughter house.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE CANNIBAL MAN (1972) | Official Trailer | HDOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2022-05-26
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Vicente Parra
Marcos
Emma Cohen
Paula
Eusebio Poncela
Néstor
Lola Herrera
Carmen
Vicky Lagos
Rosa
Ismael Merlo
Head of Personnel
Fernando Sánchez Polack
Mr. Ambrosio
Charly Bravo
Esteban
Rafael Hernández
Agustín
Goyo Lebrero
Taxi Driver
Valentín Tornos
Worker
José Franco
Shopkeeper
Antonio Orengo
Waiter
Antonio del Real
Worker
Inés Morales
Secretary
Antonio Corencia
Worker
José Félix Montoya
Guard
Ángel Blanco
Worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$58K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eloy de la Iglesia
- Screenplay & Story
- Eloy de la Iglesia, Antonio Fos
- Original Score
- Fernando García Morcillo
- Original Title
- La semana del asesino
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $58K
- Production Studios
- Atlas International Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eloy de la Iglesia
Eloy de la Iglesia, Antonio Fos
Fernando García Morcillo
Raúl Artigot
José Luis Matesanz
Vicente Parra, José Truchado
Department Leadership Roster
Vicente Parra
Producer
Eloy de la Iglesia
Director
Fernando García Morcillo
Original Music Composer
Eloy de la Iglesia
Screenplay
Raúl Artigot
Director of Photography
José Truchado
Producer
Antonio Fos
Screenplay
José Luis Matesanz
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cannibal Man
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What is The Cannibal Man about?
A young man, Marco, working as a butcher, accidentally kills a taxi driver. His girlfriend Paula wants to go to the police so he has to kill her too. He then has to kill his brother, his brother’s fiancée and his father, who have become suspicious. He gets rid of the bodies by taking them to a slaughter house.
Who directed The Cannibal Man?
The Cannibal Man was directed by Eloy de la Iglesia.
Who stars in The Cannibal Man?
The principal cast of The Cannibal Man includes Vicente Parra, Emma Cohen, Eusebio Poncela, Lola Herrera, Vicky Lagos.
When was The Cannibal Man released and how long is it?
The Cannibal Man was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did The Cannibal Man make at the box office?
The Cannibal Man grossed $58K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Cannibal Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cannibal Man was composed by Fernando García Morcillo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cannibal Man?
The Cannibal Man holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).