

El otro
Synopsis
A novelist travels to the country to learn the problems of a friend's shy son and runs into an intruder.
Top Cast
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Nantes Three Continents Festival (exact date unknown)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arturo Ripstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel Puig
- Original Title
- El otro
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Conacite Uno, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arturo Ripstein
Manuel Puig
Department Leadership Roster
Arturo Ripstein
Director
Manuel Puig
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About El otro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El otro about?
A novelist travels to the country to learn the problems of a friend's shy son and runs into an intruder.
Who directed El otro?
El otro was directed by Arturo Ripstein.
Who stars in El otro?
The principal cast of El otro includes Rafael Sánchez Navarro, Ignacio López Tarso, Juan Ignacio Aranda, Abel Salazar, Patricia Rivera.
When was El otro released and how long is it?
El otro was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.




















