Asylum
Manicomio
Synopsis
Carlos goes to visit his girlfriend Juana at the asylum where she works. Once there, the director introduces him to his niece, who is obsessed with playing the harp, and to a nurse who repeats word for word what Carlos says.
Top Cast
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Susana Canales
Amanda
Julio Peña
Miguel
Elvira Quintillá
Mercedes
Antonio Vico
Mercedes' Husband
María Asquerino
Eugenia
José María Lado
Dr. Posada
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Carlos
María Rivas
Juana
Carlos Díaz de Mendoza
Dr. Garcés
Vicente Parra
Alejo
Ana de Leyva
Manuel San Román
Rafael Calvo Revilla
Cayetano Torregrosa
José Alburquerque
Ernestina Siria
María Baus
Concha López Silva
Release History & Theatrical Window
Madrid
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Fernán Gómez, Luis María Delgado
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Fernán Gómez, Francisco Tomás Comes
- Original Score
- Manuel Parada
- Original Title
- Manicomio
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Helenia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Fernán Gómez, Luis María Delgado
Fernando Fernán Gómez, Francisco Tomás Comes, Edgar Allan Poe, Leonid Andreyev, Aleksandr Kuprin
Manuel Parada
Sebastián Perera, Cecilio Paniagua
Félix Suárez Inclán
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Director
Sebastián Perera
Director of Photography
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Screenplay
Eduardo Torre de la Fuente
Production Design
Manuel Parada
Original Music Composer
Francisco Tomás Comes
Screenplay
Luis María Delgado
Director
Félix Suárez Inclán
Editor
Cecilio Paniagua
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Asylum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Asylum about?
Carlos goes to visit his girlfriend Juana at the asylum where she works. Once there, the director introduces him to his niece, who is obsessed with playing the harp, and to a nurse who repeats word for word what Carlos says.
Who directed Asylum?
Asylum was directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez, Luis María Delgado.
Who stars in Asylum?
The principal cast of Asylum includes Susana Canales, Julio Peña, Elvira Quintillá, Antonio Vico, María Asquerino.
When was Asylum released and how long is it?
Asylum was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Asylum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Asylum was composed by Manuel Parada.