Leap to Fame
Salto a la gloria
Synopsis
The story of doctor Santiago Ramón y Cajal, who adapting Golgi's silver staining method enabled the visualization of the real structure of the central nervous system, based on individual cells, the neurons. For which both were bestowed the Nobel prize in 1906.
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Adolfo Marsillach
Santiago Ramón y Cajal
Julia Caba Alba
Old woman on train
Rafael Bardem
Professor Casas
Asunción Sancho
Silvería
Mario Morales
Antonio Rivas
Isabel de Pomés
Mother
José Marco Davó
Don Justo
María del Valle
Ángel Luis Álvarez
Santiago (young)
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez
Pedro (young)
Estrella Martínez
Enriqueta
Elías Rodríguez
Tomás
Matilde Muñoz Sampedro
Animal seller
José Riesgo
Francisco Masana
Ángel Álvarez
Photographer
Ángel Calero
Priest
José Luis Torrado
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- León Klimovsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Vicente Escrivá, Manuel Pombo Angulo, Ramón D. Faraldo
- Original Score
- Isidro B. Maiztegui
- Original Title
- Salto a la gloria
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
León Klimovsky
Vicente Escrivá, Manuel Pombo Angulo, Ramón D. Faraldo
Isidro B. Maiztegui
José Antonio Rojo, Conchita Pino
Department Leadership Roster
León Klimovsky
Director
Vicente Escrivá
Writer
Manuel Pombo Angulo
Writer
Ramón D. Faraldo
Writer
Isidro B. Maiztegui
Original Music Composer
José Antonio Rojo
Editor
Virgilio Sánchez
Costume Design
Conchita Pino
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leap to Fame
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What is Leap to Fame about?
The story of doctor Santiago Ramón y Cajal, who adapting Golgi's silver staining method enabled the visualization of the real structure of the central nervous system, based on individual cells, the neurons. For which both were bestowed the Nobel prize in 1906.
Who directed Leap to Fame?
Leap to Fame was directed by León Klimovsky.
Who stars in Leap to Fame?
The principal cast of Leap to Fame includes Adolfo Marsillach, Julia Caba Alba, Rafael Bardem, Asunción Sancho, Mario Morales.
When was Leap to Fame released and how long is it?
Leap to Fame was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Leap to Fame?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leap to Fame was composed by Isidro B. Maiztegui.