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Demons in the Garden

Demonios en el jardín

Synopsis

Juan is the handsome, irresponsible, best-loved second son. When his older brother, who runs the family's black-market business with their steel-willed mother, marries Juan's lover Ana, Juan heads for Madrid to work for Franco. Juan also leaves behind his impoverished cousin, Ángela, pregnant with his son. Jump ten years. Juanito, the lad, has rheumatic fever. The doctor says to pamper the boy. Ángela, Ana, and his grandmother comply. As Juanito recovers, his father returns in desperate need of cash; Juanito witnesses a theft blamed on his innocent mother. Things come to a head at a saint's-name party for father and son. Jealousies, betrayals, and a bullet converge.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 2, 1984

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
Screenplay & Story
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón, Luis Megino
Original Title
Demonios en el jardín
Country of Origin
Spain
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 37m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón

Screenplay & Story

Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón, Luis Megino

Department Leadership Roster

Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón

Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón

Director

Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón

Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón

Writer

Luis Megino

Luis Megino

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Demons in the Garden

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Demons in the Garden about?

Juan is the handsome, irresponsible, best-loved second son. When his older brother, who runs the family's black-market business with their steel-willed mother, marries Juan's lover Ana, Juan heads for Madrid to work for Franco. Juan also leaves behind his impoverished cousin, Ángela, pregnant with his son. Jump ten years. Juanito, the lad, has rheumatic fever. The doctor says to pamper the boy. Ángela, Ana, and his grandmother comply. As Juanito recovers, his father returns in desperate need of cash; Juanito witnesses a theft blamed on his innocent mother. Things come to a head at a saint's-name party for father and son. Jealousies, betrayals, and a bullet converge.

Who directed Demons in the Garden?

Demons in the Garden was directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón.

Who stars in Demons in the Garden?

The principal cast of Demons in the Garden includes Ángela Molina, Ana Belén, Encarna Paso, Imanol Arias, Eusebio Lázaro.

When was Demons in the Garden released and how long is it?

Demons in the Garden was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.