Él
Synopsis
Gloria encounters Francisco, a man whose social veneer betrays a truer self burrowed underneath.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-06
Top Cast
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Arturo de Córdova
Francisco Galván de Montemayor
Delia Garcés
Gloria Milalta
Aurora Walker
Esperanza Peralta
Carlos Martínez Baena
Padre Velasco
Manuel Dondé
Pablo
Rafael Banquells
Ricardo Luján
Fernando Casanova
Beltrán
José Pidal
Padre prior
Roberto Meyer
Licenciado
Luis Beristáin
Raúl Conde
León Barroso
Camarero (uncredited)
Antonio Bravo
Invitado a fiesta (uncredited)
Ignacio Peón
Invitado a fiesta (uncredited)
Enedina Díaz de León
Anciana en iglesia (uncredited)
María Gentil Arcos
Sirvienta en cena (uncredited)
Leonor Gómez
Portera (uncredited)
María Herrero
Mujer baila fiesta con Francisco (uncredited)
Chel López
Empleado (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Buñuel
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Alcoriza, Luis Buñuel
- Original Score
- Luis Hernández Bretón
- Original Title
- Él
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Producciones Tepeyac
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Buñuel
Luis Alcoriza, Luis Buñuel, Mercedes Pinto
Luis Hernández Bretón
Gabriel Figueroa
Carlos Savage
Óscar Dancigers
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Buñuel
Director
Luis Alcoriza
Screenplay
Luis Buñuel
Screenplay
Luis Hernández Bretón
Original Music Composer
Óscar Dancigers
Producer
Carlos Savage
Editor
Edward Fitzgerald
Production Design
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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TSPDT - 1000 Greatest Films
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Frequently Asked Questions About Él
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Él about?
Gloria encounters Francisco, a man whose social veneer betrays a truer self burrowed underneath.
Who directed Él?
Él was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in Él?
The principal cast of Él includes Arturo de Córdova, Delia Garcés, Aurora Walker, Carlos Martínez Baena, Manuel Dondé.
When was Él released and how long is it?
Él was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Él?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Él was composed by Luis Hernández Bretón.
Is Él based on a book or true story?
Él is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mercedes Pinto".