Un Vintén pa’l Judas
“The story of a betrayal filmed on the very streets of Montevideo”
Synopsis
Christmas Eve. The children ask for money for the Judas (Un Vintén pa’l Judas), and the protagonist, a failed tango singer without means or will to live, meets a friend, a public employee, in search of some rummage. This one asks him to buy a lottery. The tango singer, in need of money to buy a guitar to use in a singing contest, collects the winnings for himself, betraying the trust of his friend, in the same way as the Judas that the children burn on the streets.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ugo Ulive
- Screenplay & Story
- Ugo Ulive, Andrés de Armas
- Original Score
- Jaurés Lamarque Pons
- Original Title
- Un Vintén pa’l Judas
- Country of Origin
- Uruguay
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ugo Ulive
Ugo Ulive, Andrés de Armas
Jaurés Lamarque Pons
Ferruccio Musitelli
Juan Carlos Patrón
Department Leadership Roster
Ugo Ulive
Screenplay
Ugo Ulive
Director
Juan Carlos Patrón
Producer
Ferruccio Musitelli
Director of Photography
Andrés de Armas
Screenplay
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Un Vintén pa’l Judas.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Un Vintén pa’l Judas
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What is Un Vintén pa’l Judas about?
Christmas Eve. The children ask for money for the Judas (Un Vintén pa’l Judas), and the protagonist, a failed tango singer without means or will to live, meets a friend, a public employee, in search of some rummage. This one asks him to buy a lottery. The tango singer, in need of money to buy a guitar to use in a singing contest, collects the winnings for himself, betraying the trust of his friend, in the same way as the Judas that the children burn on the streets.
Who directed Un Vintén pa’l Judas?
Un Vintén pa’l Judas was directed by Ugo Ulive.
Who stars in Un Vintén pa’l Judas?
The principal cast of Un Vintén pa’l Judas includes Rafael Salzano, Juan Manuel Tenuta, Sara Larocca, Ricardo Gelabert.
When was Un Vintén pa’l Judas released and how long is it?
Un Vintén pa’l Judas was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Un Vintén pa’l Judas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Un Vintén pa’l Judas was composed by Jaurés Lamarque Pons.