Jackal of Nahueltoro
El Chacal de Nahueltoro
Synopsis
Based on an actual murder case that ignited a furious debate over the death penalty in Chile in 1960, this experimental social drama portrays the life and death of an illiterate peasant who, while drunk, murdered the woman with whom he had a relationship and her five children.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Viña del Mar Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Littín
- Screenplay & Story
- Miguel Littín
- Original Score
- Sergio Ortega
- Original Title
- El Chacal de Nahueltoro
- Country of Origin
- Chile
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Cinematográfica Tercer Mundo, Universidad de Chile
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Littín
Miguel Littín
Sergio Ortega
Héctor Ríos
Pedro Chaskel
Luis Alarcón, Luis Cornejo
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Littín
Writer
Miguel Littín
Director
Pedro Chaskel
Editor
Héctor Ríos
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jackal of Nahueltoro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jackal of Nahueltoro about?
Based on an actual murder case that ignited a furious debate over the death penalty in Chile in 1960, this experimental social drama portrays the life and death of an illiterate peasant who, while drunk, murdered the woman with whom he had a relationship and her five children.
Who directed Jackal of Nahueltoro?
Jackal of Nahueltoro was directed by Miguel Littín.
Who stars in Jackal of Nahueltoro?
The principal cast of Jackal of Nahueltoro includes Nelson Villagra, Shenda Román, Marcelo Romo, Héctor Noguera, Luis Alarcón.
When was Jackal of Nahueltoro released and how long is it?
Jackal of Nahueltoro was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Jackal of Nahueltoro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jackal of Nahueltoro was composed by Sergio Ortega.