Cousin Angelica
La prima Angélica
Synopsis
When the single middle-aged Luis travels from Barcelona to bury the remains of his mother in the vault of his family in Segovia, he is lodged by his aunt Pilar in her old house where he spent his summer of 1936 with her. He meets his cousin Angelica, who was his first love, living on the first floor with her husband and daughter, and he recalls his childhood in times of the Spanish Civil War entwined with the present.
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José Luis López Vázquez
Luis
Lina Canalejas
Angélica
Fernando Delgado
Anselmo
María Clara Fernández de Loaysa
Angélica, child
María de la Riva
Abuela
Pedro Sempson
Padre de Luis
Antonio Canal
Soldado
Marisa Porcel
Pedrín Fernández
Trinidad Rugero
José Villasante
Lola Cardona
Tía Pilar
Josefina Díaz
Tía Pilar
Encarna Paso
Madre de Luis
José Luis Heredia
Felipe Sagún
Luis Peña
Sacerdote
Julieta Serrano
Monja
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Saura
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Saura, Rafael Azcona
- Original Title
- La prima Angélica
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Elías Querejeta PC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Saura
Carlos Saura, Rafael Azcona
Luis Cuadrado
Pablo G. del Amo
Elías Querejeta
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Saura
Director
Carlos Saura
Screenplay
Rafael Azcona
Screenplay
Elías Querejeta
Producer
Pablo G. del Amo
Editor
Maiki Marín
Costume Design
Luis Cuadrado
Director of Photography
Francisco Nieva
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cousin Angelica
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cousin Angelica about?
When the single middle-aged Luis travels from Barcelona to bury the remains of his mother in the vault of his family in Segovia, he is lodged by his aunt Pilar in her old house where he spent his summer of 1936 with her. He meets his cousin Angelica, who was his first love, living on the first floor with her husband and daughter, and he recalls his childhood in times of the Spanish Civil War entwined with the present.
Who directed Cousin Angelica?
Cousin Angelica was directed by Carlos Saura.
Who stars in Cousin Angelica?
The principal cast of Cousin Angelica includes José Luis López Vázquez, Lina Canalejas, Fernando Delgado, María Clara Fernández de Loaysa, María de la Riva.
When was Cousin Angelica released and how long is it?
Cousin Angelica was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.