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The Moment of Truth
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The Moment of Truth

1965-03-03 · 108 min · ★ 7.1

Drama

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

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Directors
Francesco Rosi
Production companies
As Films, Federiz
Countries
Italy, Spain
Status
Released

Top Cast

Miguel Mateo 'Miguelín'Il matador
José Gómez SevillanoL'apoderado
Pedro "Pedrucho" BasauriPedro "Pedrucho" BasauriIl "Maestro"
Linda ChristianLinda ChristianLinda, American woman
Luque GagoLa cuadrilla del matador #1
Salvador MateoLa cuadrilla del matador #2
Manuel Ruiz SerranaLa cuadrilla del matador #3
Francisco CanoFrancisco CanoLa cuadrilla del matador #4
Josè Rodriguez MatiaLa caudrilla del matador #5
Manolo Perez MoratillaLa caudrilla del matador #6
Josè VizcainoLa caudrilla del matador #7

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