El crack
Synopsis
Private detective Germán Areta el Piojo gets a terminally ill client who wishes to see his long lost, runaway daughter before he dies.
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Top Cast
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Alfredo Landa
Areta
María Casanova
Carmen
Manuel Tejada
El Guapo
Miguel Rellán
El Moro
Manuel Lorenzo
Rocky
Raúl Fraire
Medina
José Bódalo
El Abuelo
Francisco Vidal
Nico
Maite Blasco
Merche
José Manuel Cervino
Vareta
Mayrata O'Wisiedo
Mimí de Torres
José Luis Merino
Meri
Ramón Lillo
Mus Player
Pablo Hoyos
Waiter
Antonio del Río
Hijacker
Juan Carlos Sánchez
Emilio Fornet
Mónica Emilió
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Luis Garci
- Screenplay & Story
- José Luis Garci
- Original Score
- Jesús Gluck
- Original Title
- El crack
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Acuarius Films, Nickel Odeon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Luis Garci
José Luis Garci, Horacio Valcárcel
Jesús Gluck
Manuel Rojas
Miguel González Sinde
José Luis Garci, José Esteban Alenda
Department Leadership Roster
José Luis Garci
Director
Manuel Rojas
Director of Photography
Miguel González Sinde
Editor
José Luis Garci
Producer
Jesús Gluck
Original Music Composer
José Luis Garci
Screenplay
Horacio Valcárcel
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About El crack
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El crack about?
Private detective Germán Areta el Piojo gets a terminally ill client who wishes to see his long lost, runaway daughter before he dies.
Who directed El crack?
El crack was directed by José Luis Garci.
Who stars in El crack?
The principal cast of El crack includes Alfredo Landa, María Casanova, Manuel Tejada, Miguel Rellán, Manuel Lorenzo.
When was El crack released and how long is it?
El crack was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for El crack?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El crack was composed by Jesús Gluck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for El crack?
El crack holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).