Death and the Lumberjack
La muerte y el leñador
Synopsis
An organ grinder called “El Rubio” has the crank of his street organ confiscated because he did not have his identification papers in order. From then on, a journey full of misfortune begins in which he tries hard to find a crank like the impounded one, to allow him to work again.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis García Berlanga
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael Azcona
- Original Score
- Miguel Asins Arbó
- Original Title
- La muerte y el leñador
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Hispamer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis García Berlanga
Rafael Azcona, Jean de la Fontaine
Miguel Asins Arbó
Francisco Sempere
Rosa G. Salgado
Department Leadership Roster
Luis García Berlanga
Director
Rafael Azcona
Screenplay
Rosa G. Salgado
Editor
Francisco Sempere
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death and the Lumberjack
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death and the Lumberjack about?
An organ grinder called “El Rubio” has the crank of his street organ confiscated because he did not have his identification papers in order. From then on, a journey full of misfortune begins in which he tries hard to find a crank like the impounded one, to allow him to work again.
Who directed Death and the Lumberjack?
Death and the Lumberjack was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
Who stars in Death and the Lumberjack?
The principal cast of Death and the Lumberjack includes Hardy Krüger, Ana Casares, Agustín González, Manuel Alexandre, Xan das Bolas.
When was Death and the Lumberjack released and how long is it?
Death and the Lumberjack was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Death and the Lumberjack?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death and the Lumberjack was composed by Miguel Asins Arbó.