Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date1965-03-03

Languageit

Runtime1h 48m

Production

As Films, Federiz

7.1(28)

•1965•1h 48m

The Moment of Truth

Drama

Overview

Miguel, a poor young man living in Franco's Spain becomes a bull fighter to escape poverty.

Director

Francesco Rosi

Writing & Screenplay

Francesco Rosi

Cinematography

Pasqualino De Santis

Principal Cast

11 credited

Miguel Mateo 'Miguelín'Il matador

José Gómez SevillanoL'apoderado

Pedro "Pedrucho" BasauriIl "Maestro"

Linda ChristianLinda, American woman

Luque GagoLa cuadrilla del matador #1

Salvador MateoLa cuadrilla del matador #2

Manuel Ruiz SerranaLa cuadrilla del matador #3

Francisco CanoLa cuadrilla del matador #4

Josè Rodriguez MatiaLa caudrilla del matador #5

Manolo Perez MoratillaLa caudrilla del matador #6

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