The Holy Innocents
The Holy Innocents

Movie·1984·1h 47m

The Holy Innocents

Country

Spain

Language

Spanish

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The Story

Original title: Los santos inocentes

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.

Written By

Antonio Larreta, Manolo Matji

Producer

Julián Mateos

Cinematography

Hans Burmann

Music

Antón García Abril

Editor

José María Biurrún

Themes

spainbased on novel or booksacrificeservantpeasantrural areapovertyfamilyanimalsland ownerwoman directorobedience

Production House

Ganesh Pictures
TVE
Televisión Española

Audience Score

78%

126 votes

Skip7%
Timepass15%
Go for it37%
Perfection41%

Where to watch

Region: BB

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Cast

Alfredo Landa

Alfredo Landa

Paco, El Bajo

Terele Pávez

Terele Pávez

Régula

Belén Ballesteros

Nieves

Juan Sachez

Quirce

Susana Sánchez

La Niña Chica

Francisco Rabal

Francisco Rabal

Azarías

Ágata Lys

Ágata Lys

Doña Pura

Agustín González

Agustín González

Don Pedro

Juan Diego

Juan Diego

Señorito Iván

Mary Carrillo

Mary Carrillo

Señora Marquesa

José Guardiola

José Guardiola

Señorito de la Jara

Manuel Zarzo

Manuel Zarzo

Don Manuel, el doctor

Maribel Martín

Maribel Martín

Miriam

José Albiach

Liberto Rabal

Liberto Rabal

Carlos Alberto

Francisco Torres

Pepín Salvador

Obispo

José Manuel Sito

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Crew

Mario Camus

Mario Camus

Director, Writer

Antonio Larreta

Antonio Larreta

Screenplay

Manolo Matji

Screenplay

Julián Mateos

Julián Mateos

Producer

Antón García Abril

Antón García Abril

Original Music Composer

Hans Burmann

Director of Photography

José María Biurrún

Editor

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