La Carmen
Synopsis
A young ex-seminarian named José is doing his military service in Córdoba. There he meets Carmen, a beautiful flamenco dancer who falls madly in love, to the point that he steals to get money for her, so he will be imprisoned. José does not support the separation and, when he is driven by the Civil Guard on a train, he runs off by jumping out the window. He then left for Madrid in search of Carmen, who now lives in the company of his uncle, the lame, master of dancers. The woman welcomes José coldly, although they engage in a strange and tense relationship behind the back of El Morao, her former pimp, who lives with her again.
Top Cast
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Julián Mateos
José
Sara Lezana
Carmen
Rafael de Córdoba
El Morao
Enrique Morente
Cantaor
José Nieto
Jefe de Carmen
Erasmo Pascual
Rafael
Yelena Samarina
Extranjera ligona
Carlos Mendy
Sr. Jiménez
Xan das Bolas
Padre de José
Enrique Giménez 'El Cojo'
Tío de Carmen
María Arias
Manuel Agujetas
El Agujetas
Martín Jíménez 'El Bizco'
Enrique de Melchor
Pepe de Lucía
Moncho Ferrer
Paco España
Sergio Mendizábal
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julio Diamante
- Screenplay & Story
- Julio Diamante, Elena Sáez
- Original Title
- La Carmen
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Isaac Hernández Poncela, Richard Films P.C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julio Diamante
Julio Diamante, Elena Sáez
Manuel Rojas
Pedro del Rey
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro del Rey
Editor
Julio Diamante
Screenplay
Elena Sáez
Screenplay
Manuel Rojas
Director of Photography
Julio Diamante
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Carmen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Carmen about?
A young ex-seminarian named José is doing his military service in Córdoba. There he meets Carmen, a beautiful flamenco dancer who falls madly in love, to the point that he steals to get money for her, so he will be imprisoned. José does not support the separation and, when he is driven by the Civil Guard on a train, he runs off by jumping out the window. He then left for Madrid in search of Carmen, who now lives in the company of his uncle, the lame, master of dancers. The woman welcomes José coldly, although they engage in a strange and tense relationship behind the back of El Morao, her former pimp, who lives with her again.
Who directed La Carmen?
La Carmen was directed by Julio Diamante.
Who stars in La Carmen?
The principal cast of La Carmen includes Julián Mateos, Sara Lezana, Rafael de Córdoba, Enrique Morente, José Nieto.
When was La Carmen released and how long is it?
La Carmen was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.