The Devil Plays the Flute
El diablo toca la flauta
Synopsis
When the pieces of a singular figure are unearthed and then joined together, a devil of the lowest category breaks into a small Mediterranean village. From that moment on, the demon will enter the life of a painter named Bernardino, in the affairs of a "modern" marriage, in the existence of a frightened gardener and, finally, in the day-to-day life of the Great Momo.
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José Luis Ozores
Músico
Luis Prendes
Bernaldino
Luis Arroyo
Relojero
Félix Dafauce
Momo
Carmen Vázquez Vigo
Esposa
Antonio Garisa
Marido
Ricardo Acero
Pablo
Irán Eory
Elisa
José Prada
Jardinero
Juan Vázquez
Delegado
Antonio Ozores
Secretario
Luis Orduña
Diablo jefe
Xan das Bolas
Presidente
Manolo Morán
Don Cosme
Miguel Gila
Burócrata
Miguel Pastor
Europeo
Adela Carbone
Laura
José Ramón Giner
Conserje museo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José María Forqué
- Screenplay & Story
- José María Forqué, Noel Clarasó
- Original Score
- César Latorre
- Original Title
- El diablo toca la flauta
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Cifesa, Estela Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José María Forqué
José María Forqué, Noel Clarasó
César Latorre
Cecilio Paniagua
Margarita Ochoa
Department Leadership Roster
José María Forqué
Director
José María Forqué
Writer
Noel Clarasó
Writer
Cecilio Paniagua
Director of Photography
Margarita Ochoa
Editor
José Luis López Vázquez
Costume Design
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What is The Devil Plays the Flute about?
When the pieces of a singular figure are unearthed and then joined together, a devil of the lowest category breaks into a small Mediterranean village. From that moment on, the demon will enter the life of a painter named Bernardino, in the affairs of a "modern" marriage, in the existence of a frightened gardener and, finally, in the day-to-day life of the Great Momo.
Who directed The Devil Plays the Flute?
The Devil Plays the Flute was directed by José María Forqué.
Who stars in The Devil Plays the Flute?
The principal cast of The Devil Plays the Flute includes José Luis Ozores, Luis Prendes, Luis Arroyo, Félix Dafauce, Carmen Vázquez Vigo.
When was The Devil Plays the Flute released and how long is it?
The Devil Plays the Flute was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil Plays the Flute?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil Plays the Flute was composed by César Latorre.