The Holy Innocents
Los santos inocentes
Synopsis
In 60s Extremadura, Paco el Bajo and his relatives work during day in a farmhouse, and silently suffer submission to their masters, who exploit them and treat them almost like animals. Meanwhile, Paco dreams that one day his children will be able to study.
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Los santos inocentes (1984) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-09
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Alfredo Landa
Paco, El Bajo
Terele Pávez
Régula
Belén Ballesteros
Nieves
Juan Sachez
Quirce
Susana Sánchez
La Niña Chica
Francisco Rabal
Azarías
Ágata Lys
Doña Pura
Agustín González
Don Pedro
Juan Diego
Señorito Iván
Mary Carrillo
Señora Marquesa
José Guardiola
Señorito de la Jara
Manuel Zarzo
Don Manuel, el doctor
Maribel Martín
Miriam
José Albiach
Liberto Rabal
Carlos Alberto
Francisco Torres
Pepín Salvador
Obispo
José Manuel Sito
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Camus
- Screenplay & Story
- Manolo Matji, Antonio Larreta
- Original Score
- Antón García Abril
- Original Title
- Los santos inocentes
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.1M
- Production Studios
- TVE, Televisión Española, Ganesh Producciones Cinematográficas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Camus
Manolo Matji, Antonio Larreta, Miguel Delibes, Mario Camus
Antón García Abril
Hans Burmann
José María Biurrún
Julián Mateos
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Camus
Writer
Mario Camus
Director
León Revuelta
Costume Design
Rafael Palmero
Production Design
Manolo Matji
Screenplay
Hans Burmann
Director of Photography
Antonio Larreta
Screenplay
Julián Mateos
Producer
Antón García Abril
Original Music Composer
José María Biurrún
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Holy Innocents
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What is The Holy Innocents about?
In 60s Extremadura, Paco el Bajo and his relatives work during day in a farmhouse, and silently suffer submission to their masters, who exploit them and treat them almost like animals. Meanwhile, Paco dreams that one day his children will be able to study.
Who directed The Holy Innocents?
The Holy Innocents was directed by Mario Camus.
Who stars in The Holy Innocents?
The principal cast of The Holy Innocents includes Alfredo Landa, Terele Pávez, Belén Ballesteros, Juan Sachez, Susana Sánchez.
When was The Holy Innocents released and how long is it?
The Holy Innocents was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did The Holy Innocents make at the box office?
The Holy Innocents grossed $3.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Holy Innocents?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Holy Innocents was composed by Antón García Abril.
Is The Holy Innocents based on a book or true story?
The Holy Innocents is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Miguel Delibes".