The Tombs
Las tumbas
Synopsis
"El Pollo," a 13-year-old child in reform school, witnesses and experiences the brutalization of the guards and the other inmates.
Top Cast
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Norma Aleandro
Maria
Federico Luppi
Espiga
Jorge Mayor
La Gaita
Isabel Quinteros
Rosita
Lidia Catalano
Sara
Sara Benítez
Gaucha
Miguel Dedovich
Padre Roque
Pompeyo Audivert
Remolacha
Andrés Tiengo
Chofer
Julio Arrieta
Miguel Palma
Barragán
Guillermo Marrone
Lupini
Erasmo Olivera
Fuguita
Lidio Ojeda
Martínez
Alejandro Britos
Sordomudo
Adrián Arévalo
Morrone
Marcos Arias
Tanito
Martín Andrade
Médico
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Javier Torre
- Screenplay & Story
- Enrique Medina, Javier Torre
- Original Score
- José Luis Castiñeira de Dios
- Original Title
- Las tumbas
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Argentina Sono Film, La Maga Films, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Javier Torre
Enrique Medina, Javier Torre
José Luis Castiñeira de Dios
Willi Behnisch, Javier Miquelez
Juan Carlos Macías
Department Leadership Roster
Javier Torre
Director
Javier Torre
Writer
Willi Behnisch
Director of Photography
Javier Miquelez
Director of Photography
Pepe Uria
Costume Design
Juan Carlos Macías
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tombs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tombs about?
"El Pollo," a 13-year-old child in reform school, witnesses and experiences the brutalization of the guards and the other inmates.
Who directed The Tombs?
The Tombs was directed by Javier Torre.
Who stars in The Tombs?
The principal cast of The Tombs includes Norma Aleandro, Federico Luppi, Jorge Mayor, Isabel Quinteros, Lidia Catalano.
When was The Tombs released and how long is it?
The Tombs was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tombs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tombs was composed by José Luis Castiñeira de Dios.
Is The Tombs based on a book or true story?
The Tombs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Enrique Medina".