The Dead Man
Cacique Bandeira
Synopsis
Benjamin Ortalora is a young man who leaves Buenos Aires after murdering a rival. He goes to Montevideo where his cool boldness draws the attention of gang leader Azevedo Bandeira. When the old bandit becomes ill, Ortalora makes a determined play to take his place.
Top Cast
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Thelma Biral
La Gringa O'Railles
Francisco Rabal
Azevedo Bandeira
Juan José Camero
Benjamín Otálora
Antonio Iranzo
Ulpiano
Raúl Lavié
José María Gutiérrez
Jorge Villalba
Noemí Laserre
Ricardo Trigo
Fernando «Tacholas» Iglesias
Rey Charol
Enrique Alonso
Juan Carlos Lamas
Max Berliner
Antonio Monaco
Miguel Zysman
Cristina Fernández
Nino Udine
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Héctor Olivera
- Screenplay & Story
- Héctor Olivera, Fernando Ayala
- Original Score
- Ariel Ramírez
- Original Title
- Cacique Bandeira
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Aries Cinematográfica Argentina, Impala
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Héctor Olivera
Héctor Olivera, Fernando Ayala, Jorge Luis Borges
Ariel Ramírez
Carlos Piaggio
Fernando Ayala, Luis Osvaldo Repetto
Department Leadership Roster
Héctor Olivera
Director
Fernando Ayala
Producer
Luis Osvaldo Repetto
Producer
Óscar Piruzanto
Production Design
Héctor Olivera
Screenplay
Carlos Piaggio
Editor
María Julia Bertotto
Costume Design
Fernando Ayala
Screenplay
Emilio Basaldúa
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dead Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dead Man about?
Benjamin Ortalora is a young man who leaves Buenos Aires after murdering a rival. He goes to Montevideo where his cool boldness draws the attention of gang leader Azevedo Bandeira. When the old bandit becomes ill, Ortalora makes a determined play to take his place.
Who directed The Dead Man?
The Dead Man was directed by Héctor Olivera.
Who stars in The Dead Man?
The principal cast of The Dead Man includes Thelma Biral, Francisco Rabal, Juan José Camero, Antonio Iranzo, Raúl Lavié.
When was The Dead Man released and how long is it?
The Dead Man was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dead Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dead Man was composed by Ariel Ramírez.