The Fungi Man
El hombre de los hongos
“There are women and mushrooms that can cause death ... A black servant was chosen to prove both before anyone else”
Synopsis
Racial conflicts, love triangles and the awakening of passion will lead to disaster for a decadent aristocratic family in the newly independent Mexico.
Top Cast
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Adolfo Marsillach
Everardo / father
Isela Vega
Elvira / Mother
Ofelia Medina
Lucila / daughter
Fernando Allende
Sebastian / son
Philip Michael Thomas
Gaspar / Adopted boy
Sandra Mozarowsky
Emma / daughter
Quintín Bulnes
Mayoral / Foreman
Josefina Echánove
Nana / Nanny
George Belanger
Profesor
Ana Graham
Emma / niña-girl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Gavaldón
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Vizcaíno Casas, Tito Davison, Sergio Galindo, Roberto Gavaldón, Emilio Carballido
- Original Score
- Raúl Lavista
- Original Title
- El hombre de los hongos
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- CCP, Conacite Uno, Cinematográfica Pelimex, Conacine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Gavaldón
Fernando Vizcaíno Casas, Tito Davison, Sergio Galindo, Roberto Gavaldón, Emilio Carballido
Raúl Lavista
Miguel Araña, Raúl Pérez Cubero
José W. Bustos
Rafael Vázquez Fajardo, Anuar Badin
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Gavaldón
Director
Rafael Vázquez Fajardo
Producer
Anuar Badin
Producer
Fernando Vizcaíno Casas
Writer
Miguel Araña
Director of Photography
Tito Davison
Writer
Alberto Ladrón de Guevara
Production Design
Raúl Lavista
Original Music Composer
Roberto Gavaldón
Writer
Raúl Pérez Cubero
Director of Photography
Emilio Carballido
Writer
Lucile Donay
Costume Design
José W. Bustos
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fungi Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fungi Man about?
Racial conflicts, love triangles and the awakening of passion will lead to disaster for a decadent aristocratic family in the newly independent Mexico.
Who directed The Fungi Man?
The Fungi Man was directed by Roberto Gavaldón.
Who stars in The Fungi Man?
The principal cast of The Fungi Man includes Adolfo Marsillach, Isela Vega, Ofelia Medina, Fernando Allende, Philip Michael Thomas.
When was The Fungi Man released and how long is it?
The Fungi Man was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fungi Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fungi Man was composed by Raúl Lavista.
Is The Fungi Man based on a book or true story?
The Fungi Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sergio Galindo".