Battered Flesh
Carne apaleada
Synopsis
Berta, imprisoned in Franco's Spain on fraud charges, learns to navigate the indignities of prison, spreading her own brand of kindness and empathy to the other inmates, but she unwillingly learns a valuable lesson when she falls in love with one of them.
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Esperanza Roy
Berta
Bárbara Rey
Xenta
Terele Pávez
Lourdes
Beatriz Rossat
Paca Ojea
Elisa Montés
Virginia Mataix
Denise
Carmen de Lirio
Paco Catalá
Mecánico
Enriqueta Carballeira
Gloria Berrocal
Pilar Bardem
Reclusa
Trini Alonso
Trini, la celadora jefe
Jesús Alcaide
Tota Alba
Reclusa
Yelena Samarina
Lulú
Elisa Serna
Isa, presa política
Julieta Serrano
Mercedes
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Javier Aguirre
- Screenplay & Story
- Javier Aguirre
- Original Score
- Juan José García Caffi
- Original Title
- Carne apaleada
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Javier Aguirre
Javier Aguirre, Inés Palou
Juan José García Caffi
Domingo Solano
Antonio Ramírez de Loaysa
Department Leadership Roster
Domingo Solano
Director of Photography
Javier Aguirre
Director
Javier Aguirre
Screenplay
Antonio Ramírez de Loaysa
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Battered Flesh
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What is Battered Flesh about?
Berta, imprisoned in Franco's Spain on fraud charges, learns to navigate the indignities of prison, spreading her own brand of kindness and empathy to the other inmates, but she unwillingly learns a valuable lesson when she falls in love with one of them.
Who directed Battered Flesh?
Battered Flesh was directed by Javier Aguirre.
Who stars in Battered Flesh?
The principal cast of Battered Flesh includes Esperanza Roy, Bárbara Rey, Terele Pávez, Beatriz Rossat, Paca Ojea.
When was Battered Flesh released and how long is it?
Battered Flesh was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Battered Flesh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Battered Flesh was composed by Juan José García Caffi.
Is Battered Flesh based on a book or true story?
Battered Flesh is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Inés Palou".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Battered Flesh?
Battered Flesh holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).