Nazarín
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Synopsis
A Catholic priest in a poor community lives a charitable life in accordance with his religious principles, but others do not return the favor.
Top Cast
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Francisco Rabal
Father Nazario
Marga López
Beatriz
Rita Macedo
Andara
Ignacio López Tarso
Thief in church
Ofelia Guilmáin
Chanfa
Luis Aceves Castañeda
Parricide
Noé Murayama
El pinto
Rosenda Monteros
La prieta
Jesús Fernández
Ujo
Ada Carrasco
Josefa
Antonio Bravo
Don Pablo
Aurora Molina
La Camella
David Reynoso
Juan
Efraín Arauz
Vecino de Nazarin (uncredited)
Blanca Marroquín
Vecina de Nazarin (uncredited)
Isabel Vázquez
Vecina de Nazarin (uncredited)
Socorro Avelar
Vecina de Josefa (uncredited)
Diana Ochoa
Vecina de Josefa (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Buñuel
- Screenplay & Story
- Julio Alejandro, Luis Buñuel, Emilio Carballido
- Original Score
- Rodolfo Halffter
- Original Title
- Nazarín
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Producciones Barbachano Ponce
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Buñuel
Julio Alejandro, Luis Buñuel, Emilio Carballido, Benito Pérez Galdós
Rodolfo Halffter
Gabriel Figueroa
Carlos Savage
Federico Amérigo, Manuel Barbachano Ponce
Department Leadership Roster
Julio Alejandro
Screenplay
Luis Buñuel
Screenplay
Emilio Carballido
Screenplay
Luis Buñuel
Director
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Georgette Somohano
Costume Design
Rodolfo Halffter
Original Music Composer
Carlos Savage
Editor
Manuel Barbachano Ponce
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nazarín
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nazarín about?
A Catholic priest in a poor community lives a charitable life in accordance with his religious principles, but others do not return the favor.
Who directed Nazarín?
Nazarín was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in Nazarín?
The principal cast of Nazarín includes Francisco Rabal, Marga López, Rita Macedo, Ignacio López Tarso, Ofelia Guilmáin.
When was Nazarín released and how long is it?
Nazarín was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Nazarín?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nazarín was composed by Rodolfo Halffter.
Is Nazarín based on a book or true story?
Nazarín is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Benito Pérez Galdós".