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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Luis Garci
- Screenplay & Story
- José Luis Garci, Ángel Llorente, Jaime Camino, Román Gubern
- Original Score
- Jesús Gluck
- Original Title
- Volver a empezar
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Nickel Odeon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Luis Garci
José Luis Garci, Ángel Llorente, Jaime Camino, Román Gubern
Jesús Gluck
Manuel Rojas
Miguel González Sinde
José Esteban Alenda, José Luis Garci, Ángel Llorente, Diego Gómez Sempere, José Luis Merino
Department Leadership Roster
José Luis Garci
Director
José Luis Garci
Writer
Ángel Llorente
Writer
Jaime Camino
Writer
Román Gubern
Writer
José Luis Garci
Producer
Miguel González Sinde
Editor
Gil Parrondo
Production Design
Manuel Rojas
Director of Photography
Isabel Perales
Costume Design
Diego Gómez Sempere
Producer
José Luis Merino
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Begin the Beguine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Begin the Beguine about?
A Nobel prize winner returns to his natal city looking for his home.
Who directed Begin the Beguine?
Begin the Beguine was directed by José Luis Garci.
Who stars in Begin the Beguine?
The principal cast of Begin the Beguine includes Antonio Ferrandis, Encarna Paso, José Bódalo, Agustín González, Pablo Hoyos.
When was Begin the Beguine released and how long is it?
Begin the Beguine was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Begin the Beguine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Begin the Beguine was composed by Jesús Gluck.