El dedo en la llaga
Synopsis
Eduardo Peña and Angel Ruiz are two Spanish actors who are on tour in Argentina. They try to achieve success there with a play that speaks of man and his passage through life, but the spectators are becoming increasingly scarce. One day his old car breaks down and they stop at Zapallares, a lost town. There, on the eve of the municipal elections, they meet an old friend, Professor Roberto Tolosa (Dario Grandinetti), critical of the construction of a new hotel and with the political class of the place and that will try to reopen a theater with the help of their fifth-year students, despite opposition from politicians.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Lecchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Alberto Lecchi, Daniel Romañach
- Original Score
- Iván Wyszogrod
- Original Title
- El dedo en la llaga
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Lecchi
Alberto Lecchi, Daniel Romañach
Iván Wyszogrod
Hugo Colace
Alejandro Alem, Miguel Ángel Santamaría
Claudio Pustelnik, Beatriz de la Gándara, Pablo Kompel
Department Leadership Roster
Claudio Pustelnik
Producer
Alberto Lecchi
Writer
Alberto Lecchi
Director
Daniel Romañach
Writer
Beatriz de la Gándara
Producer
Pablo Kompel
Producer
Iván Wyszogrod
Original Music Composer
Hugo Colace
Director of Photography
Alejandro Alem
Editor
Miguel Ángel Santamaría
Editor
María Clara Notari
Production Design
Félix Sánchez Plaza
Production Design
Mónica Toschi
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About El dedo en la llaga
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What is El dedo en la llaga about?
Eduardo Peña and Angel Ruiz are two Spanish actors who are on tour in Argentina. They try to achieve success there with a play that speaks of man and his passage through life, but the spectators are becoming increasingly scarce. One day his old car breaks down and they stop at Zapallares, a lost town. There, on the eve of the municipal elections, they meet an old friend, Professor Roberto Tolosa (Dario Grandinetti), critical of the construction of a new hotel and with the political class of the place and that will try to reopen a theater with the help of their fifth-year students, despite opposition from politicians.
Who directed El dedo en la llaga?
El dedo en la llaga was directed by Alberto Lecchi.
Who stars in El dedo en la llaga?
The principal cast of El dedo en la llaga includes Juanjo Puigcorbé, Karra Elejalde, Darío Grandinetti, Luisina Brando, Mario Pasik.
When was El dedo en la llaga released and how long is it?
El dedo en la llaga was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for El dedo en la llaga?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El dedo en la llaga was composed by Iván Wyszogrod.